Infinite Hero Honor Challenge FAQ

All the nitty gritty on how this works, what to expect, and how to get started. 

1. How can I participate?
2. Can I participate with my friends?
3. What is the schedule?
4. What does the challenge entail?
5. Do I have to run? Are there obstacles?
6. Do I need special gear to participate?
7. What SWAG do I get?
8. I have a season/all events pass. Can I use that to register?
9. What about Parking and Bag Drop?
10. How does fundraising work?

• How can I participate?

  • Register for one of the four Infinite Hero Honor Challenge events this year, and choose to either make a tax-deductible donation of $400 to Infinite Hero Foundation when you register or commit to fundraising $500 toward their veteran support programs.  The Challenge is limited to 200 members per event.  
    
    

• Can I participate with my friends?

  • Yes. To ensure that you and your friends or team members are placed in the same unit, please ensure one team member creates a team in Active after registering, and other team members join that same team at least 2 weeks prior to the event.  Units are capped at 22 persons.
    
    

• What is the schedule?

  • Check in will open at 6:00 AM and all unit members must be checked in by 6:45 AM.  The start ceremony will begin at 7:00 AM. Units are expected to complete their mission between 4 and 5PM, and the closing ceremony begins promptly at 5:15PM.
    
    

• What does the challenge entail?

  • Participants will be assigned to units of 22 members each, and will embark on a full day mission, taking them on and off the Tough Mudder course. Your unit will come together as a team to take on physical, mental and survival challenges, while searching the terrain for specific components that must be returned to the base camp. Most importantly, your unit must start and finish together. No Mudders Left Behind.
    
    

  • At the Start, each unit will identify a leader and receive a unique mission map.  The unit will adhere to the map’s information and timeframes for completion of the missions.  Be ready to enlist your wayfinding and navigation skills and your abilities to effectively and efficiently communicate with your unit for 10+ hours.  
    
    

  • If you ever wondered what special forces training was like, love a new challenge and are the type of adventure-seeker who’s prepared for whatever may come their way -- we’ll see you at the starting line. 
    
    

• Do I have to run? Are there obstacles?

  • There is no running required.  There are no winners and losers, only your unit -- and the unit moves as one team.  There’s no running required, but, the missions must be completed by 5PM.
    
    Units will interact with Tough Mudder’s signature obstacles -- but not necessarily the traditional way.  Scaling Everest blindfolded, recovering 50 pound blocks from the bottom of Blockness Monster, memorizing your team members' names in Arctic Enema before allowed to exit -- just to name a few.
    
    

• Do I need special gear to participate?

  • A complete gear list will be released 30 days prior to the first event, but participants should plan on bringing a ruck or trekking pack, gloves and, most importantly, enough sustenance to complete the day.  Other items may be helpful in completing the challenge and will be made known 30 days prior to the first event, these could include: 100’ of paracord, a compass, and handkerchief.
    
    

• What SWAG do I get?

  • First and foremost -- a truly unique sense of accomplishment in yourself, your unit and for supporting those who have sacrificed for our freedom.  Plus -- a Challenge Bib that must be worn during the event, a finisher’s Headband, Tee and event specific Coin and Patch.  Don’t forget about the finisher beer.
    
    

• I have a season/all events pass. Can I use that to register?

  • Yes, season passholders and all events passholder may register at no cost, but will still be required to make the donation or fundraise to the Infinite Hero Foundation.
    
    

• What about Parking and Bag Drop?

  • Parking locations and options will vary by event. Please check the Event Info Pack (distributed two weeks prior to your event) for details on parking options at your event. Parking is included in your event registration.

  • Your belongings can be left at Bag Drop during your run. All 2021 registrations include Bag Drop, which is covered by the Parking and Bag Drop fee during registration.
    
    

• How does fundraising work?

  • After registration, you’ll automatically be setup with a personalized fundraising page on GoFundraise.  The GoFundraise and Infinite Hero team will provide you with a complete toolkit of emails, social media posts and other communications to share to your network.  Blast it out to friends, family, co-workers and your larger community, tell them about what you’re participating for and ask them to sponsor your mission.

  • Participants are able to either make a $400 donation at the time of registration, or fundraise $500 via GoFundraise to participate.