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- Registration fees are non-refundable. Substitutes are accepted.
- The course and all obstacles must be completed in order to qualify for prizes.
- No dogs or pets are allowed; baby strollers are not allowed on the course. Everyone is welcome as a spectator.
- No drugs or alcohol are allowed. Anyone violating this rule will be escorted off of the property.
- Wear your grubby clothes and old sneakers. We suggest duct taping your shoes to your feet.
- There will be a rinse-off area and changing tents. We suggest a towel for your car seats or something to cover them.
- Bring a big trash bag so you can take your running clothes home without dirtying your vehicle.
- Leave all valuables at home. Some runners have lost rings and necklaces.
- The Mud Run is not responsible for lost or stolen merchandise.
- Positioning- if you are serious about winning the race, try to arrive early and start at the front. Winners will only be awarded out of the first waves.
- If you have long hair, it is best to put it up.
- Drink fluids before, during and after your race. (Water and Gatorade are best, stay away from sodas.)
- Do not dive headfirst into the mud pits.
- This is a fun run so help your neighbors if they need help.
- There will be a medical team onsite. There will also be Marines stationed along the course.
- Come across the finish line as a team holding hands or arms. If you don’t, the Marine Mud Police will send you back to retrieve your team and back to the mud pit you will go!
- Do not let children go into the mud unattended.
- Wear a cool costume and create a cool team name! Prizes will be awarded for both!
In 2010, a Marine brought a vision to his local Marine Corps League…Let’s do a mud run to raise money for our local chapter, as well as various other programs. That dream came alive with the help of dedicated staff and volunteers.
The first event exceeded all expectations with 1500 runners participating and over 20 sponsors signing up to be part of a historic event. People have come from all across the United States to participate in this event. Fun, Family, and Friends have dominated the event every year.
The Mud Run was created to raise money, awareness, and support for Marines and their families around North Carolina and across the Nation who have been wounded or killed while serving on active duty.
Funds generated from the Mud Run are also used to support: Semper Fi/America’s Fund, The Fisher House at Camp Lejeune, NC., Toys for Tots, Veterans Bridge Home, JROTC Chapters, Wreaths Across America, Wreaths for Veterans.
The event is timed; however, awards are only given out for individuals in the first wave (competitive) and teams out of the first wave (competitive). If you want to compete for an award, you must register for the first waves.
To see the award categories, please click here.
Individual fees is $40 per person; Team fees are $160 per team (teams of 4) and Pollywog fees are $15.
You will be able to register by mail or online. Please visit the registration page in early March for more details.
Online registration will close at Noon, the day before the race.
Registration will still be available at packet-pick up and also race day. Race day registration fees will be $10 more per person.
Online Registration will receive an email confirmation. Be sure to check your spam or junk mail folder in case your registration confirmation is not in your inbox. Bring registration confirmation with you to packet-pickup.
Pollywog: Kids 12 and under. Adults may run with their child at no charge in pollywog race. Children under 12 can run in the 5K with an adult over the age of 18. Any runner that participates in the 5K race is charged the full fee of $40.
Packet pickup is usually held on the Friday before race day, 12 Noon to 6:00 p.m. Pick up location to be determined.
You are allowed to bring cell phones, cameras, video cameras, purses / bags, folding chairs, and strollers. We cannot allow bikes, motorized scooters, skate boards, or alcohol.
NO PETS ALLOWED
Teams must start together and must cross the finish line with arms interlocked.
Prizes will be awarded for best costumes and best team name. Be Creative!
This event is for charity…. there are no refunds…no exceptions.
We do not offer refunds due to injury of any individual prior to event day; however you are able to come to the event as a spectator. You can also send a substitute in your place.
The substitute must fill out and sign a registration form and bring with them to packet pick up or on race day morning when they check in.
All journalists and media personnel can always attend any event for free.
IMPORTANT: Plan to arrive at the event 60 minutes before your start time. This is due to possible traffic delays or anything else unexpected that may occur and will ensure you are ready to go at your start time.
Parking is free to all participants and spectators.
The Registration Tent is located next to the stage.
We will have water stations throughout the course as well as fruit and snack stations for all participants.
You can always skip any obstacle you are not comfortable with.
Shower stations will be available. You will still want to bring a few towels and a change of clothes for the ride home. There will be changing stations available as well.
We will hold our event rain or shine; If there is any weather condition that makes our event unsafe for participants, volunteers, medical staff we hold the right to cancel.
Examples could be a Hurricane, Flooding or Lightening storm, or any other unforeseen and unsafe weather conditions.
Various photographers will be taking photos. If YOU have some photos to share, please send them to majormudd@yahoo.com and some of them may be posted.. Thanks in advance for sharing them.
Please first review our FAQ section; If you have questions, you can reach us at majormudd@yahoo.com,