Family Enrichment Center's MUD HAPPENS, ONE BAD MUD RUN
Family Enrichment Center's MUD HAPPENS, ONE BAD MUD RUN is an obstacle course race on August 29, 2026 in Alvaton, KY, with entry fees from $45 to $350.
- Date
- August 29, 2026 (37 days to go)
- Location
- Phil Moore Park, Alvaton, KY
- Price
- $45–$350
- Sport
- Obstacle Course
From the Organizer
Mark your calendar and begin training for the Family Enrichment Center's 14th Annual MUD HAPPENS, ONE BAD MUD RUN PRESENTED BY HENKEL to be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Funds from this event support child abuse prevention services in South Central Kentucky.
The MUD HAPPENS--ONE BAD MUD RUN is a 3-mile run featuring built obstacles and muddy areas where contestants slip, slide, and slosh their way to the finish. Sign up as an individual or grab a TEAM of 4 or more (and receive a discounted price!). The course is designed for ages 10 and up; children 10-12 years of age MUST be accompanied by a PAID adult participant.
COMPETITIVE TIME HEAT: is at 7:30 a.m. and will be limited to 50 runners (NO TEAMS). Want to maximize your race day mileage? ** THE INFINITY OPTION** - Purchase this $25.00 add on to gain access to the continuous multi-lap challenge.
- Participants MUST be registered for the 7:30 a.m. TIMED HEAT to participate.
- Participants will receive an additional wristband for the Infinity Option and will keep their original race bib.
- Run the event loop as many times as possible within the event time limits (last heat of the day starts at 10:00 a.m.)
- Finish line volunteers will manually record each of your loops by hand as you pass the checkpoint.
HEAT TIMES: Regular race heats will start at 7:45 AM and run every 15 minutes until 10 AM. Additional heats will be added if needed.
The KIDS MUD BATH is FREE and consists of small obstacles and activities for children 9 and under only. Parents should not leave children unattended at the Kids Mud Bath and will need to sign a waiver before children will be permitted to participate.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION! -- Register by the 4th of July to receive a discounted price and to be guaranteed a race t-shirt in your size.
ONLINE REGISTRAITION will close on Friday, August 28th at 5:00 PM CST.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION — Registration will begin at 7 AM. Please bring exact cash or a check for your entry fee. No discounts are offered on race day.
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP: Monday, August 24th- Thursday, August 27th 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, and Friday, August 28th 8:30 AM- 3 PM at the Family Enrichment Center located at 1133 Adams Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101.
Please call ahead of time if you are picking up packets for a team at (270) 781-6714.
All entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
88°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bowling Green Warren Co Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Alvaton, KY
City Elevation
490 ft
Nearest Airport
BNA
Nashville International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- Family Enrichment Center's MUD HAPPENS, ONE BAD MUD RUN
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Location
- Phil Moore Park, Alvaton, KY
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About This Sport
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Obstacle course races combine running with walls, rope climbs, carries, and mud — testing strength, grip, endurance, and mental toughness all at once.
No two races feel the same, and it is a truly unique endurance sport.
Obstacle Course Racing
Obstacle course races (OCR) combine running over different terrain with a series of physical obstacles — walls, rope climbs, monkey bars, carries, and crawls. The barrier to entry is lower than it looks.
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Aug 29, 2026