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Sat, Sep 05, 2026 at 7:00 AM
22nd annual Beneeezy Purple Monkey Fun Run 1k/5k/10k
DATE: September 5, 2026
TIME: 7:00 a.m. Kids 1K (Alvin High School track)
7:30 a.m. 5K/10k
PLACE: Alvin Memorial Stadium
1300 W. Dumble St.
Alvin,
TX 77511
Race start: Alvin Memorial Stadium corner of 2^nd st. and W. Dumble.
DISTANCE: 1K- two and one half laps around Alvin high school track.
5K- one loop. Certified course- (TX16079ETM)
10K- two loops. (TX16080ETM)
AWARDS: 5K/10K-top three in each age category. (Male and Female). Custom finishers medals.
1K-awards to overall first place boy and girl. All 1k finishers receive a custom medal.
AGE GROUPS:
1K 12 and under (not timed)
5K/10K 13 and under, 14-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+ (timed)
FEES: 1K- $25.00 before August 1
$30.00 August 2-September 2
$40.00-race day
5K//10K- $35.00 before August 1
$40.00 August 2-September 2
$50.00-race day
Registration also available at (raceroster.com) Online registration closes September 2.
Fun run flyer available at (www.purplemonkeyfunrun.com)
Make checks payable to:(Ben Garcia Memorial Scholarship Fund)
PACKET PICK UP
Thursday, September 3, 2026 (4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.)
Friday, September 4, 2026 (8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.)
Alvin Recreation Center
3201 S. Hwy 35, Alvin, TX 77511
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: (6:00-7:00 a.m.) Alvin High School gym 3
PURPLE MONKEY RUN IS A RACE FOR EVERYONE. BRING THE FAMILY, YOUR WALKING GROUP, OR YOUR COMPETITIVE RUNNING CLUB OUT FOR THE FUN!
1k 5k 10k Fun Run Run
1302 West Dumble Street, Alvin, Texas, 77511, United StatesCycling
216 W. Sealy St., Alvin, Texas, 77511-2341, United States