You won't want to miss Whatcom County's own Muds to Suds Mud Race taking place at Hovander Park in Ferndale on August 24 and 25, 2013.
This "mud race" will feature:
-21+ dirty obstacles that combine athletic stamina and your child hood fantasy of playing in the mud. You will need endurance to complete the approximately 3 mile course, humility to wallow in the mud and a smile to show off at the finish line!
-Dressing up is encouraged and prizes will be given for the most creative ideas. Also, bring your camera, the obstacles are all spectator friendly, and your family’s muddy grins might make the perfect Christmas card!
-Chip Timing This year, you can race against your buddies, even if you are not in the same heat, or on the same day. All racers will have electronic chip timing, and your time will be displayed instantly once you cross the finish line. -Free Massages
After you're worn out, but freshly showered (either by the Fire Dept. hose or our homemade showers, get a free 5 minute massage to sooth those aching muscles.
-Worried about getting muddy? There will be a fire truck to hose off finishers. We will also be collecting peoples dirty muddy shoes after the race. Green Sneakers will be collecting, cleaning and donating the shoes to those people that need them. We encourage everyone to consider this. The finish line will also feature live music, a beer garden and several local food vendors. There will also be changing tents available for participants!
-Families are encouraged to participate. We will offer several different divisions to allow parents to cheer on their children and spouses to cheer on their better half.
The first race will start at 9:30am with waves leaving every 45 minutes after that. The divisions and prices are:
Kids(Age 8-14)- $15***
Students (Age 15-20) - $25
Adults (Age 21-49) - $35
Masters (Age 50+)- $35
***(There will be a KIDS ONLY race at 1:15pm that will let kids compete against other kids. However, kids can also race in any heat they want as long as they are accompanied by an adult in the race.)
-Here's what all racers get:
Registration includes a
Muds to Suds t-shirt,
a beer or beverage from the Beer Garden or Root Beer Garden,
bratwurst on a bun supplied by Fred Meyer,
swag and more swag from local companies,
and most importantly, bragging rights.
Parking on race day will be $2. The proceeds from this will benefit the local Boys and Girls Club!
Check our FAQ page to get any other questions answered! If you still have unanswered questions, please contact us at mudrace@skitosea.com
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