Chunky Monkey Epilepsy Run
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Chunky Monkey Epilepsy Run
The Chunky Monkey Epilepsy Run takes place at Yellowstone Golf Course in Blanchardville, Wisconsin. The event program includes multiple in-person and virtual options and a blanket drive to benefit families at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of the American Family Children's Hospital; the organizers aim to provide comfort to 200 families.
Event distances and formats include:
- Half Marathon, 13.1 miles
- 5K Run/Walk, 3.1 miles
- 1 Mile Walk, not timed
- Kids Run, ages 0 to 10
- 5K Virtual Run/Walk
- Virtual Half Marathon, 13.1 miles
The half marathon is run on a hilly, scenic 13.1-mile course. A time limit of 3.5 hours is published and the expected pace is approximately 16-minute miles. Aid stations with water and Gatorade are located at miles 2, 4.5, 7, 10 and 11. Portable restrooms are placed near miles 3.5, 6.5/7.5 and 10.
The 5K follows a roughly 3.1-mile course around the golf area; there are no water stations on the 5K course this year, but a water/Gatorade table will be available at the finish line. The kids program includes a diaper dash of about 25 feet and age-grouped races on the 9th fairway (100 meter and 400 meter distances as listed).
Registration is available online until November 7 at midnight. Shirt orders close October 24 to guarantee sizes. There is no race day registration. Awards include age-group prizes for the 5K and medals for all half-marathon finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
