Monkey Run & Car Show 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Woodward, Oklahoma
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car Show 1 Car Entrance | – | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $20 | – |
| Kid's Car Show (FREE) | Kids | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
| Monkey Run 5K | 5K | Oct 10, 20269:00 AM | $20 | – |
| Monkey 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 10, 202610:00 AM | $20 | – |
| Sleepy Monkey (Invisible Runner)Virtual | 5K | Oct 10, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Car Show 1 Car Entrance and Monkey Run 5K and Monkey 1 Mile: $20 until Oct 10.
- Kid's Car Show (FREE): Free until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 5K in Oklahoma, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Oklahoma runs 36:00, about 11:35 a mile, based on 213 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:07 and men in 32:09.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:39 AM, and the Car Show 1 Car Entrance starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,890 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
105 Temple Houston, Woodward, OK 73801
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 89°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 105 Temple Houston, Woodward, OK 73801Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,890 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Monkey Run & Car Show?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Oklahoma?
- At $20, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 5K in Oklahoma, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 105 Temple Houston, Woodward, OK 73801.
From the organizers
MONKEY RUN & CAR SHOW
October 10, 2026
Crystal Beach Park
105 Temple Houston, Woodward, OK 73801
www.MonkeyRun.org
Monkey Run Details:
Walkers, runners, strollers - everyone is welcome!
*NOTE* Must register by 9/23 to be guaranteed a shirt!
Monkey Mile (1Mi)
Monkey Run 5K
Sleepy Monkey (Invisible Runner):
-Love the cause, but not so much the running?
We even have an option for you!
Register as a Sleepy Monkey (invisible runner) to have your shirt mailed directly to you - no running involved (unless you run to the mailbox of course!)
Registration Includes:
- a super-soft t-shirt
-music
- food
- and the after party!
Race Day Schedule:
8:00a Race Day Registration Opens & Packet Pick Up