
Cheeky Monkey 24
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A 24-hour team relay (or solo challenge) with a playful monkey theme and a mildly hilly 1-mile loop.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
Embrace the "Monkey See Monkey Do" spirit at this unique 24-hour relay challenge. Teams of four or eight decide how to tackle a 1-mile loop, running for as long as they wish within the 24-hour window. For those seeking an ultimate test, a self-supported solo "Lone Ape" option is available. This event combines a playful theme with the endurance of a long-distance effort, offering a memorable experience for all participants.
What to expect
- - Navigate a 1-mile loop course featuring the "Gorilla Hill" at the start.
- - Teams enjoy a 10x10 space for their site.
From the organizer
2026 - Monkey See Monkey Do! How far can your team go in 24 hours?
This is a 4 person / 8 person team relay event. You decide how to break up the miles. Some will run 1 mile at a time. Some will run a few miles at once. Stay for the full 24 hours or just however long you want to stay. It is up to you! Each team will have a 10x10 space to set up a tent / team site.
The Lone Ape - You can also run the event SOLO. Just remember that it is a SELF-SUPPORTED effort. We are not an Ultra. Yes, there will be water, Gatorade, and snacks under the pavilion about 100 meters away from the course.
COURSE
A 1 mile loop course at Veterans Park in Plain Township We will run Counter Clockwise There is the mildly challenging "Gorilla Hill" at the start but then a crazy long downhill that follows SWAG
Participants receive a great event shirt A cool finisher medal Food during the event AWARDS
Top Team in the below categories Open Men / Masters Men Open Women / Masters Women Open Coed / Masters Coed ** Masters means all runners over 40. If ONE runner is under 40 then you are an Open team Final Awards will be available in the pavilion 5 minutes after the event