Here's a complete guide to mud runs happening in Colorado this summer -- just make sure you avoid wearing white!
Do you like the outdoors, getting muddy, and running obstacle courses? Then a mud run is definitely in your future. Lucky for you, we've found plenty of opportunities for you to get down and muddy this summer. Check out the list of mud runs happening all across Colorado in the next few months.Dirty Girl Mud Run Copper Mountain | June 10
This one is for the ladies. The Dirty Girl Mud Run has teamed up with Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) and wants participants to help fundraise for the cause. The 5K course has 10-12 obstacles and is un-timed. And fellas, come support your ladies as they run and get muddy. Register here.Mountain Mud Run Vail | June 10
The entire family can participate in this event, part of the GoPro Mountain Games. It is divided into "Mountain Madness" and "Kids and Family Division" so everyone will have the chance to test their endurance and strength. Register here. [caption id="attachment_16746" align="aligncenter" width="974"]
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Mud Factor Colorado Springs | June 17
More information will be made available a week before the race for participants. However, we do know that there will be an Adult Wave (14 years and older) and a Kid Wave. Those who don't participate but want to cheer on family members or friends running must pay $10 to attend. Register here.Tough Mudder Copper Mountain | July 15-16
One of the most challenging mud runs out there. The course is 10-12 miles long with more than 20 obstacles, all set in mountainous terrain. Are you up to the challenge? Register here.MuckFest MS Denver | July 15
Help support the National MS Society by running and raising money for research to end MS. The 5K course includes funny obstacles like Tunnel of Love and Swing Set. Register here. [caption id="attachment_16745" align="aligncenter" width="1024"]
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Rugged Maniac Lakewood | August 12
Over 25 obstacles stand between you and the finish line. Some obstacles are simple like trampolines, while others are more extreme like fire pits, gong-banging, and a guillotine that will test your teamwork skills. Register here. And hurry, because it's more than halfway full.Spartan Race Colorado Rockies Ultra Beast, Beast and Sprint Breckenridge | August 26-27
This series of races places runners at the highest elevation than any other Spartan Race in the world. There are four options -- Ultra Beast, Beast, Sprint, and Kids. The Ultra Beast is no joke -- with over 26 miles and more than 50 obstacles, the fastest finishing time is seven hours. Register here.Warrior Dash at Colorado Renaissance Festival Larkspur | September 16
The Warrior Dash isn't just a mud run, it's part of a festival and you can celebrate finishing the race at the Colorado Renaissance Festival. More than three million people have participated in the Warrior Dash worldwide since 2009, and that number is only expected to grow. Will you be part of the three million? Register here.
Will you be running in any of these mud runs? Let us know which one you're looking forward to the most by telling us in the comments.
Featured image courtesy of Tough Mudder (Facebook).
