FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• CAN SPECTATORS COME?

  Spectators are welcome for FREE, please note that kids must be accompanied by an adult/legal guardian. There will be an event village where they can cheer you and your kids on at the start and finish line.

• WHAT IS THE AGE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN KIDS AND ADULT TICKETS?

  Kids must be aged between 5 – 17 years old to qualify for kids tickets
  Adults and legal guardians must legally be 18 years or older.

• HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE TO PARTICIPATE?

  Kids must be between 5 and 17 years old to take part in a Muddy Kids event. Kids must be accompanied by a registered, participating adult. It is up to parents to use proper judgement when helping youngsters decide which obstacles to do or to skip based on their ability, size and confidence levels. Event waivers MUST be signed by a parent or legal guardian. We require the signed waiver from the legal guardian for all kids. Waivers are available online during checkout and on the day at the registration. Please note – no waiver, no run, no exceptions.

• WHAT ROUTE LENGTHS ARE THERE?

  You can choose between a 3-mile route with 15+ obstacles or a slightly shorter 2-mile versions with around 10 obstacles. Whether your kid is full-speed-ahead or needs an easier adventure day, both options offer the same muddy excitement no matter which one you pick!

• MUST THE GUARDIAN ACCOMPANY THE CHILD ALL THE TIME?

  Yes, the accompanying adult covers the entire route together with the kid/ kids, so that the entire event can be experienced together! There is a required minimum of one kid per adult and maximum of four kids per adult.

• HOW MANY KIDS CAN I ACCOMPANY AND HOW MANY LEGAL GUARDIANS CAN PARTICIPATE PER CHILD?

  There is a required minimum of one kid per adult and maximum of four kids per adult. Kids must be accompanied by a registered, participating adult. It is up to parents to use proper judgement when helping kids decide which obstacles to do or to skip based on their ability, size and confidence levels. Event waivers must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. We require the signed waiver from the legal guardian for all kids. Waivers are available online during checkout and on the day at the registration.
  Please come 60 minutes before your batch time. Please note – no waiver, no run, no exceptions.

• IS THERE A TIME LIMIT?

  No! We don’t focus on time tracking or competition. Once you are on the course, you are free to complete the run as fast or as slowly as you like.

• HOW LONG WILL THE RUN TAKE TO COMPLETE?

  The run can take anything from an hour to three hours to complete, it totally depends on you and how fast or slowly you want to run/walk/crawl/skip/hop or shimmy the course. The average time is two hours of mud filled fun!

• WHAT IF IT RAINS ON EVENT DAY?

  At Muddy Kids, we don’t let a little (or a giant pool full of) mud stop us so we certainly aren’t going to let a little rain get in our way either. We are a rain or shine event, so, unless we have specifically contacted you to say otherwise, please assume that race is on! Weather conditions that would stop our fun are: lightning, hurricanes, tornadoes, forest fires, earthquakes, extreme hail or blizzards. It’s very important to note that should the event need to be postponed due to forces beyond our control, we will do our best to find a new date (and possibly a new venue too) as soon as possible and all tickets will immediately be transferred to the new event. No refunds are issued for a weather cancellation.

• WHAT SHOULD I BRING ALONG ON EVENT DAY?

  Your smile, your ticket, some ID, your gear, Credit Card! To make your day as hassle free as possible, we encourage our participants to bring the following items as well: a change of clothes a towel to dry yourself off sunscreen water bottle or camel pack garbage bags for your dirty clothes and shoes (trust us, the mud gets everywhere!)

• WHAT GOODIES ARE INCLUDED?

  Wristband / Bracelet: All participating kids and adults will receive a bracelet at the registration tent. Medal: All participating kids and adults will receive a medal at the finish. Digital Photos: All event photos will be available for free download 2–3 days after the event.

• MY KIDS AND I CAN’T SWIM!

  Not to worry! You will always have the option to walk or wade through the mud and, if you really don’t feel comfortable with that, you are welcome to skip the obstacle and continue your race!

• WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY?

  Our policy is that we do not allow refunds. We are happy to assist by transferring tickets to a future event if you are no longer able to make the event date. Please see the waiver for details, or if you’d like more information, please contact info@muddykids.us

• WHAT HAPPENS IF MY KID GETS INJURED?

  Our course is designed with safety as the number one priority! However, in the unlikely event that an injury occurs, there will be a medical station onsite at every event.

• WHERE DO I LEAVE MY STUFF WHILE I RUN THE COURSE?

  We do offer a bag check on event day for a small fee. Please note that Muddy Kids is not responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen items on the course and for any property left in cars.

• WILL THERE BE ENOUGH PARKING?

  Yes! We carefully select our venues to ensure there’s plenty of space for all our families, spectators, and supporters. Parking fees are $20 per car Reminder: We are a cashless event! Be sure to bring a card or digital payment method for parking and any on-site purchases.

• CAN WE BRING OUR OWN FOOD & DRINKS?

  We know every kid runs on snacks, and some get extra cranky without their favorites! So here’s how food and drinks work at Muddy Kids: We always aim to set up a fun village area at every event, a spot where families can relax, cheer, and enjoy the day together. We bring in local food and drink vendors whenever possible, offering options to refuel those hungry little adventurers. However, vendor availability can change based on the location. To keep things simple, we’ll confirm this the week of your event. Look out for your official Participant Information sent to your email the Monday before event day. It will clearly state whether outside food and drinks are permitted at your venue. Either way - we’ve got you! Our team works hard to make sure families have access to what they need to keep the energy high and the fun going all day long.

• I DON’T SEE MY CITY LISTED. WILL YOU BE COMING TO MY AREA?

  We try our best to bring Muddy Kids to as many cities as possible! New events will be posted to the events tab on our website as soon as we secure a venue. If you have a suggestion for venues near you, please let us know by emailing info@muddykids.us. The best way to stay updated is by following us on social media or sign up to our SMS alerts so that you are updated as soon as possible!

• NEED HELP WITH YOUR REGISTRATION?

  Our team will be happy to help you and your kids enjoy the muddiest day out! Please contact us on info@muddykids.us