Mud Run next weekend!

Layers.

I am going! In an effort to feel better and loose some weight I also took up running this year. (kind of pushing 40 myself)

I have not kept up on my training like I would have like to for this one... So I hope it is truly like they say - for the accomplished runner to accomplished couch potato.

What to wear? I am thinking nothing too loose. And old tennis shoes. They have pictures of other races on their website and on the facebook page.

E-amil from the Race -

Hello Survivor Racers!

We would like to take the opportunity to welcome you to The Survival Race. We believe in getting out and experiencing life and that is exactly what you are doing. Whether this is your first time out or one of many, we applaud you.

Race time is quickly approaching! The following email contains a thorough list of the things you want and should know about your upcoming Survival Race on Saturday, September 29th, in Holland, Ohio.

Here is some basic info for this event...

Pre-Registration is officially closed at this point. Being the coolest race circuit in the world however, we will do our absolute best to accommodate any needs you have the day of the race. Walk-ons are welcome and will be placed into wave times on a first come, first served, basis. Have you told all of your friends and family members about this Saturday's race? If not, do it now and bring them with you - we'll get them signed up and on your team!

Arrival Time: We suggest arriving at least 1 hour before your wave time. This will give you ample time to register, stretch out, hydrate and even mingle with your fellow Survival Racers.

Parking: On-site parking is only $10, so cram as many as you can fit into your Volkswagen Beetle.

Registration: To speed things up (no pun intended), please come prepared with your printed receipt, a valid ID, and a printed waiver form (available at the race)

Anyone under the age of 18 must have this signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Registration kit - Each person will receive a registration package at check-in. Each kit will contain the following items:

Bib - This is your racing Id. It is normally attached to your shirt
Safety pins - Used to attach your Bib
Chip timer - This is used to time your race. Your chip # should match your Bib #. Timers are collected at the end of the race.
Timing Strap - Used to attach your chip timer.
Gear Check Id - This Id sticker can be used to attach to your personal gear for gear check if needed.
Voucher for Survival Race T-Shirt - Stop by the merchandise tent with this voucher to get your super cool race t-shirt.

Chip Timing: Every participant will be provided with a chip timer. You will be able to check your results online or live at the event.

Prizes: Every person who completes the Survival Race will receive their Survival Race Dog Tag at the finish line!

Results: Links to the race results will be posted on www.facebook.com/thesurvivalrace

Photos: Approximately one week after the race, you will get an e-mail with a link to free pictures of your race adventure. How cool is that? You will receive a link to the photos in your post-race email. It can also be found on the Facebook Fan Page within one week.

What to Bring: There is a slight chance you may get dirty. Actually, there is about a 100% chance. We recommend bringing a change of clothes and sneakers.

Gear Check: For your convenience, we have a complimentary gear check where you can leave your worldly possessions.

Clean up: We do have complimentary shower stations setup, so you can get cleaned up quickly.

Food & Drink: Stop by for our culinary delights.

Beer: We will be selling beer in our designated beer tent. Please note that they cannot serve you without proof of age.

*It’s important for us to stress that you should never consume alcohol before or during a race and you should always have a designated driver. It's fine to enjoy a cold beer after the race but please drink responsibly.

Spectators: Spectators are encouraged to attend the event. There is a viewing area at the finish line to cheer on Survival Racers and to take pictures.

You are welcome to post your pictures and comments on our Facebook Fan Page.

Phone Assistance:

Office Assistance... 1-888-418-0978

If you have any questions that we didn’t answer, please email us immediately, at info@thesurvivalrace.com and one of our Survival Race team members will get back to you as soon as possible.

Thank You. We look forward to being part of your adventure!

Team Survival Race

Event: Survival Race Ohio 9/28

Date:

Location:
8721 Airport Hwy
Holland, OH 43528

huh... Interesting - my email only went to "prizes". The rest of the information you have posted here is quite useful! I saw some pictures of the "shower station" form other races - which consisted of a fire hose. All and all - it should be an interesting event!

How'd the race go for you SJD? I had a ton of fun. I thought the course was going to be harder. I finished in the top 25% and probably could have finished a bit better if I hadn't stuck with my friends I was running with but that was half the fun.

The live band and Black Swamp beer tent were a great addition.

Nice finish! I think they ran out of ideas in the course. The sand hill thing got old.
I didn't do as well as I would have liked. My knee pain came back and slowed me down. But, I finished and didn't skip any obstacles!

I agree about the band and the Brew. The site was interesting, it seemed like this was in the guys backyard?

Would you do it again? I think I would - with the right people.

I'd do it again. What was the final number of runners? I'm guessing 4,000 or so. They haven't released the final numbers yet. I wonder how much money they made in the end.

4000 people at $50-$60 a pop is a nice chunk of change, plus $10 for parking. If he can do this every year and just add a new obstacle or two, I’m guessing he could turn this into a real money maker.

From what I can see on the final race times - 1858 participants. Figure each one has at least 1 spectator per runner. That's a good crowd. Heck - he covered his cost just in parking alone! I used a coupon from living social - only paid $25. But still, Yes, it could be quite an event. Would have liked to see more vendors though.

Were you there early or later? We were out of there by 12:30 or so. Am curious how it was later in the day.

I think it was a success being the first year and all.

The Warrior Dash is way better... It usually is a couple hour drive from NW Ohio, but well worth it.

So you didn't like the race? I thought this was a great event for NW Ohio and they did a good job considering it was their first time hosting.

I think in a year or two, this could become a premium Toledo event that doesn't take a 2 hour drive to get to.

If you don't mind me asking Sensor, how did you become aware of the event? I'm guessing it probably didn't have the publicity of a Warrior Dash or Tough Mudder, but was just curious because I had only become aware of it when you made the initial post. Would have absolutely taken part if I had known about it earlier.

I heard about it from a couple of friends and I'm not sure where they found out about it. I was thinking 4k people but it looks like it was under 3K. Not too bad though.

It looked like Dave's Running Shop had a strong presences there. I'm guessing they were pushing it.

http://www.facebook.com/TheSurvivalRace

Check out the pics... they missed a lot of obstacles with the pics, but you get an idea.

I'm glad it turned out okay. My sister enjoyed it. She did Warrior Dash this year, as well, and has been pushing me to do one of these. I have no interest. I'm a runner and I'll be doing the Detroit Marathon in a couple of weeks, but there's something really unappealing to me about running & crawling through mud, even if it's only a short 5K.

Claim your pics if you haven't or check out fun.
http://nuvisionactionimage.com/storefront/index.php?do=photocart&viewGallery=12002

What great shots!
But omg... I run like a girl. I have GOT to work on my form.

I have talked to a few people - we have a theory that something was in that mud. Normal mud just doesn't stick like that. :-)

Someone asked above - I heard about this race thru Living Social, where I bought my discounted entry fee.

I agree about the mud, something was up with it. It made for some great pics and washed off easy enough. Bonus - it didn't cause my hair to fall out, but if I grow an extra toe, I’ll know who to blame.