Sad Monkey Trail Run

Aaron Ross

A 2009 Tulia High School graduate, died October 16, 2011. His love for biking inspired this scholar-ship bike ride. Aaron, born August 27, 1991, was attending Wayland Baptist University when, on a training ride, was struck by a vehicle and met his untimely demise. While we have mourned his premature death, we celebrate his life with this ride and honor his memory with this scholarship. By joining in an activity that he loved, we remember Aaron and forever hold in our hearts the memories that we shared with him.

A total of 29 scholarships have been awarded in the 14 years. The event is hosted by the community of Tulia and Kress with frendly rest stops and great food.

Event details and schedule

FINSH THE RIDE 15

07/11/2026

WE HAVE SHOWERS “BRING A TOWEL”

We are rewarding 3 $1000.00 scholarships this year!!!

Date: July 11, 2026

on site Registration: 7:00 am

Place: Tulia High School 501 Hornet Place and Dallas Street

Ride Begins: 8:00 am

24, 38, 53, 79 and mile routes just a few dips in the road; can’t promise no wind

New 49 mile gravel route includes 6 mile pavement but mostly county dirt roads in our farming community.

T-Shirts and Lunch For Riders.

Keeter sausage, Hamburgers

Friendly Rest Stops every 10 to 12 miles,

Sag vehicles,

INFORMATION : E-Mail [email protected]

Route maps posted on Finshtheride.net

Web site: Finishtheride.net

Register on Line at active.com

On line closes July 10th at 11:59 pm

RIde coordinator: Phil Zolman

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO: Aaron Ross Scholarships at TULIA HIGH SCHOOL And KRESS HIGH SCHOOL

ON Site

REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 7:45am July 11th 2026

This is a one mile road race held each summer in Amarillo Texas.

The race was first run in 1995. This is our 32nd year to produce it.

The race will be held at Thompson Park on Saturday July 11, 2026.

There are three separate start times.

The Masters heat for runners 40 and over starts at 8AM.

The Open heat for runners age 14-39 is at 8:30.

The heat for walkers and kids 13 and under is at 9AM.

Entry fee is $25 for participants age 14 and over, $20 for ages 13 and under.

Entry fees will go up by $5 dollars, beginning 7/04/26, to $30 and $25, respectively.

Awards will be at approximately 10AM. There will be awards for overall male and female, master smelling female as well as age groups. Age groups will be 0–9, 10-13, 14–18, 19–29, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and 70+

We will have breakfast burritos and other refreshments following the races.

There will be music by Cameron James Smith from approximately 10AM until noon.

Come join us for the run. Stay for the fellowship and entertainment.

Join us Saturday September 19th 2026 at 8:30 am CST for our inaugural Miles for Merrick, a community 5K and 1 Mile walk/run.

We are the parents of Merrick, Macy and Michael Maldonado, and we are creating this event to raise awareness for lissencephaly pachygyria, a rare neurological and genetic disorder that affects brain development. This event is inspired by Merrick and the joy and strength shown by children and families living with conditions that require special attention and care.

Miles for Merrick is about more than just walking and running miles, it’s about bringing together families and friends to support one another, raise awareness, and make a meaningful impact in our community.

A portion of proceeds from this event will go to the Turn Center in Amarillo, a nonprofit organization that provides therapy services and support to children with developmental challenges. The Turn Center plays an incredible role in helping Merrick and other kids in need in our community reach their fullest potential, and we're proud to support their mission.

Timing for this race will be provided by the Amarillo Lone Star Runners Club.

Whether you're a competitive runner, a casual walker, or simply coming to show support, we invite you to be a part of this special event.