The nuances of Tough Mudder courses - including terrain, elevation, and weather - vary dramatically by region and venue. Still, understanding some of the common factors is an important first step towards preparing to participate.
All courses are marked with a combination of orange and black pennant flagging, orange barricade tape, and laminated white-on-orange arrows mounted to stakes or natural features.
Courses may feature any combination of pavement, rock, grass, dirt, sand, mud, and water.
Sections of course may include water crossings of up to 4’ of water depth
Some sections of course may be narrow, single-track trails with limited turn radiuses
Some sections of course may feature short sections of steep uphill or downhill grades, including some that may require controlled ascent/descent assisted by ropes. Generally, extended sections of course rarely exceed 10-15% grade
Our courses are designed to provide emergency access by event and medical staff.
Water stations are provided approximately every 2-3K.
In the event that an athlete cannot continue on the course, water stations are often the best locations to receive transport back to the festival area.
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