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***New Obstacle Contest*** 

Please submit new obstacle ideas to raceday@racedayeventsllc.com.  The best idea (Must be feasible) will be added to the list of obstacles for the Halloween Event.  Ideas must be submitted by September 1st.  Best idea will win 2 free entries to the race, $50 gift certificate to Fleet Feet Sports, and preferred start to the fall 2010 and spring 2011 events.

Madison Mud Run:  Following in the footsteps of many other famous “MUD” events, the Second Madison Mud Run is a challenging 4 to 5 mile run with hills, water crossings, tire obstacles, wall climbs, tunnel crawls, hay bale obstacles, inflatable obstacle courses and the famous “mud pit”.  The 2010 Fall Event will be a "Halloween Bash".  There will be a costume contest with cash prizes.
 
“Madison’s Dirtiest Race” is the most fun you can have running almost 5 miles.  How “tough” is it?  It is as tough as you want it to be.  The course is designed for everyone.  Perfect for recreational runners competing in their first 5 mile race and still challenging enough to the semi-professional athlete.  This event has something for all to enjoy. 

Theme:  The theme for the Fall event is "Halloween Bash"  Costumes are recommended.  There will be a costume contest with cash prizes.

Categories:  Participate individually, on a team, or in one of several special categories.  (Military, Fire/Police/EMS, Elite)  

 ****Military and Police/Fire/EMS must wear combat style boots and proper clothing showing that they belong to a Military, Police, Fire or EMS Team to compete in their respective categories****

Teams:  Teams consist of a minimum of four (4) people with a minimum of one (1) from the opposite sex.  Teams will be scored on the fastest four (4) people (One opposite sex member) on the team.  Teams can have more than four members.  Prizes will be awarded for the fastest, largest, and best dressed teams.  Please note the team name while registering on Active.com.

 

     

     

Green Event - Support the Environment:  The Madison Mud Run is a Green Event.  We have taken many special measures to leave little or no impact on the environment while still putting on a great event.  Some of the special measures that we have taken include: 

• Special recycled cotton T-shirts
• Allowing only online pre-registration
• Special waiver signature form to cut down on paper use
• Park clean up days before and after the event to keep the park clean
• Drop box for recycling running shoes
• Car pooling prizes
• "Arrive Green" (Walk or bike) prizes
• The purchase of Clif Bar Cool Tags.  Enough to equal 4500 miles of car use.
• Recycling containers at the event

Weather/Refund Policy:  The Madison Mud Run will be held rain or shine.  In the event of severe weather, the race may be delayed or cancelled.  If the race is cancelled there will be NO REFUNDS.  Race Day Events has a NO REFUND policy.  There are no refunds for any reason. 

When:

Halloween Challenge:

October 31, 2010  9:00am

Start & Finish:  The start/finish will be at Festival Park in Verona, WI.  Festival Park is located off Lincoln St. just south of Verona Rd.  Please plan to carpool and park in the lots near Festival Park.

Wave Starts:  Due to the crowding at obstacles at the last mud run, we have moved to wave starts for this event.  We will have waves of 100 people starting every 5 minutes.  First wave will start at 9:00am.  First wave will include elite runners and all Police/Fire/EMS and Military members.
  
Course:  The course uses the grass and dirt trails found in and around Festival Park and Badger Prairie Park.  The course will have rolling hills and utilize fun obstacles including:  water crossings, tire runs, wall climbs, tunnel crawls, inflatable obstacles, and the famous mud pit.  It will be impossible to stay clean.  The course will be challenging enough for the elite but still manageable for beginners. Please Note:  There is a 2 hour 30 minute time limit to complete the course.

View Course Map Here

Parking:  Please park in the lots to the east of the Eagle's Nest, the City Hall parking lot, or the Little League fields.  There is parking on the grass at Festival Park, but you must stay for the duration of the race is you park in Festival Park.

Obstacles:  Check back often as the obstacles will be listed here soon.
 
Packet Pick-Up: Early packet pick-up will be held at Fleet Feet Sports - Madison from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday October 30th.  Packets may also be picked up before the race at Festival Park from 7:30am to 8:45am..   

Aid Station: There will be one aid station offering water half way through the course. 
 
Registration:  Online registration is preferred.  (Click here to register at Active.com)

Fall Challenge:

$30 through 10/15/10

$35 10/16/10 to 10/30/10

Race Day:  $40.00

Shirts:  Each participant will receive a custom Madison Mud Run “Madison’s Dirtiest Race” t-shirt and other perks and goodies from the race sponsors. In order to stay as eco-friendly as possible, the shirts are made from recycled cotton.
  
Awards:   Age group awards will be given out for 1st to 3rd in each of 10 year age groups. Cash prizes for costume contest and other fun awards will be given out as well.

Post Race Party: The post race party will include refreshments and food from race sponsors and a special acoustic performance by the band Bob Rocks.