Event Recommendations

7/22/2010 - it is soooo hot on the course, especially the back trails of the course, so please, please, please drink lots and lots and lots of fluids for several days in a row before the run.  While you're on the course running, take full advantage of every water station we have out there.  Stay hydrated -that's an order!  No heat casualties this year!!!! 

Recommendations, Tips and Safety  

• You and your team are expected to participate safely and responsibly before, during and after the event.  It is your responsibility to stop any activity/challenge/behavior if you feel unsafe or that you may cause yourself or anyone else any harm.
• Please dress appropriately for this family-oriented event.   
• Spectator's children and animals are not allowed on the course or in the mud pit at any time during this event.    
• Children, animals (bring your own supplies for cleaning up after them), family, friends and guests are welcome observe at the start and finish lines and may also watch you and your team at the mud pit area.  We will have volunteers and public safety officials at those areas to help direct visitors to the appropriate viewing areas.    
• Wear clothing and shoes that you know will get dirty.
• Military-style trousers or pants may be worn during the event but are not required.
• Do not wear any jewelry on this course as it is likely to get damaged or lost during the mud run.
• If you have long hair, make sure that it is clear of your eyes, obstacles, challenges and away from other runners. 
• If you have a medical condition that may impair you or others, please get the appropriate clearance from your physician to participate or don’t participate in this event.
• In other mud runs across the country, some runners have chosen to wear goggles during the mud pit challenges.  You are welcome to do this as you are very likely to get a lot of mud in your face.  Remember that you are responsible for carrying your own goggles.
• Make sure that you are physically and mentally prepared for this event.
• Drink plenty of fluids before, during and after the race.
• Absolutely no diving, belly flopping, flipping, cart-wheeling, sliding or other gymnastics are allowed in the mud pit!!! 
• We will have event staff at every obstacle/challenge and along the course, if you need help or guidance, they will be happy to assist.  Our event staff will be wearing mud run staff t-shirts and we will identify ourselves at the beginning of the race. 
• We will have medical teams and first aid trained staff on the course, let them know if you need anything.  If they stop you or your team for any reason, please give them your immediate attention.   
• We will have several water stations on the course - stay hydrated! 
• Mud Run tradition is that all team members will hold hands as they prepare to and cross the finish line. This builds great team unity and also outstanding event photos.  Start, compete and complete this fun and outstanding event together.

Special Circumstances - In the event you cannot get wet or have any special needs, please work with your physician or medical staff to ensure that you can participate in this type of event.  If you can participate but have special needs, please let us know and avoiding obstacles or challenges on this course is allowed with prior permission of the event staff.  We look forward to having athletes of all ability levels to participate in the Mud Challenge at Belmont Abbey College and also recognize that some athletes possess special needs, please ensure that the event staff is informed of special needs when you check in.  Our event is a competition but we would like every team to participate, do their best at every challenge, obstacle and have fun.