The Mudder

The Mudder Saturday 21st September 2024


Ever wanted an excuse to get absolutely covered in mud while having a bloody good time out on the course with your mates and whānau? Look no further – we’ve got you sorted!


Born out of a desire to see people make the connection between getting outside, moving your body and improving your mental health, The Mudder is an awesome event which has people come from far and wide to get in amongst.


The Mudder is no flat, dawdle around some obstacle course on the edge of suburbia. The rugged hill country of the southern Rangitikei makes for plenty of lung burning and calf aching even before you throw in the obstacles. The course is designed to use the natural assets of the working sheep and beef farm it is hosted on. Many of the obstacles are based on natural springs that see guaranteed mud all year round. There is a dam with a floating island to crawl over, a 100-year-old tree with roots straight out of a Hobbit scene and plenty of dams, bogs, and hills. Throw in some man-made obstacles and you have a course that guarantees fun, laughter and a great day out.


The Mudder is generally scheduled around mid-September. There are new obstacles every year but exactly what they are will be kept secret until closer to the event. With 3km, 5km or 8km course options, The Mudder has something to suit both elite athletes and complete novices. Enter as a business or family for great team building or as a single if you are looking for a personal challenge. Costumes are welcome and encouraged and there will be some great prizes for the best dressed teams and individuals.


Visit the website for more info or to enter!