Race Rules

Race Rules for All Divisions:

1. Non-competitive participants may wear shorts however those in the competitive division are required to wear long pants.  Shoes covering the entire foot (not sandals) are required for all participants. You must wear shoes for the entire course, including the finish line. You will be disqualified if you are not wearing both shoes. We recommend shoes that cover the ankle as there will be genuine mud bogs (not just muddy water) that will suck your shoes right off if they are not secured.

2. No diving into any obstacles. Feet first only!

3. Obey the directions of race officials and volunteers on the course.

4. This is a race to each obstacle. This means that if there are any lines or backups at an obstacle, you must wait in the line until your turn. With that said, we have taken significant measures to eliminate the probability of lines at the obstacles. The obstacles and course have been designed to avoid backups. Additionally, the obstacle officials have been trained to close any obstacles that are causing large delays or become dangerous.

5.Teammates are permitted to assist each other through obstacles.

6. No hostile contact or interference with other teams.

7. No profanity or lewd behavior. There will be kids as young as 10 years old running the race.

8. Last, but not least, thank at least 3 volunteers for helping make this race a great time!

Race Rules for Competitive Division Only:

1. All teams must stay within 15 seconds of each other. There are timing mats in various places (including the start/finish) on the course. Teams will be disqualified if any team member’s time at checkpoints is not within 15 seconds of ALL other teammates.

2. All participants must complete each obstacle. The runner must attempt an obstacle 3 times. If the runner has not successfully negotiated the obstacle after 3 attempts, the runner may go around the obstacle. Some obstacles may also have a time delay penalty for runners not completing the obstacle.

3. The timing official will resolve any timing issues. Timing problems and protests must be presented within 15 minutes of the unofficial results being posted in each race. Problems and protests presented after this period may not be addressed in time for the award ceremony.

4. Race officials reserve the right to alter any of these rules at anytime due to safety concerns or fairness issues.

If you have any questions about the race rules, please email mudfesthelp@bosellifoundation.com or speak with a race official on-site.