Presented by
10th Annual
Complete with Obstacles and Mud - Norfolk, Virginia - August 7, 2010 – 8 a.m.
Sponsors
Registration
The Course
Race Day
Results
The ASYMCA
Register online now or download a paper race application.
Yes, Limited to 2500 athletes
NO. There will not be race day registration. Please register early. However, you can register at packet pick-up once online registration is closed.
YES, if the race limit has not been reached.
Pre-registration is being accepted for the mini-Mud Run this year.
Field is limited to 250 youngster aged 12 & under.
Packets MUST be picked prior to race day. Packets can be picked up at Final Kick sports on Thursday, August 5th from 5 to 8pm or Friday, August 6th from 3 to 8pm at Final Kick Sports. BASE PASSES WILL BE IN ATHLETES PACKET
NO
Final Kick is located at 2865 Lynnhaven Drive (located off Great Neck Road, near Shore Drive) in Virginia Beach.
Yes, but you must have a signed permission note signed by the athlete.
Yes. Online registration is now open at active.com.
Teams consist of 5 members and to receive a finishing time all 5 members of the team must cross the finish line together or your team is DISQUALIFIED. Team members are not eligible for individual awards.
| Female | 5 females to a team. |
| Male | 5 males to a team |
| Co-ed | At least two team members must be female. |
| Active Duty Military | All members must be from the same unit. |
| Public Safety | All members must be from the same unit. |
| Boots and Utes | All members must wear boots and military utilities. |
| Couple | Due to the wave starts, many couples are not able to run together so the Couple category was created. This is a coed couple (great for fathers/daughters and husbands/wives) and they must finish within 5 seconds of each other! (Sorry ladies, you do have to finish with your male counterpart, so please wait for him on the course!) To help the photographers identify couples, please stay close together as you run the last 50 yards. |
Athletes must be a minimum of 13 years of age to compete in the Mud Run 8k. There are no exceptions to this requirement. It is highly recommended that teenagers run with a friend.
The mini-Mud Run for 5 to 12 year olds takes place at 9:30am. The mini-Mud Run is approximately a 1 mile long with two mud pits. Also, the mini-Mud Run will be broken down into two wave starts, first the 5 to 8 year olds, and then the 9 to 12 year olds. All participants are winners and will be presented with finishing medals. It's only $10 per child. Download a copy of the mini-Mud course.
There are no refunds or transfers for any reason including weather,etc.
The CourseThe course is just less than a 5 mile run with obstacles through the surf, sand, mud and muck of Little Creek Amphibious Base.
Obstacles on the Mud Run course include wire crawl, tire obstacles, mazes and of course the infamous mud pit.
Muck is a mixture of mud, salt water and sand - all natural, nothing gross!
Race DayPass will be in athlete's packet.
All athletes must attend the mandatory safety brief and opening ceremony at 7:30 at the E Beach parking lot. Please have your number on your front and your chip on your Ankle
There will be one window decal per packet, which must be displayed in your window the morning of the race to get on the base.
Take the Northhampton Blvd. Exit (exit 282). Follow Northhampton to the 2nd Independence Exit (Amphibious Base). Follow to Shore Drive where you will turn left. Follow Shore Drive to your 1st light, which is the entrance to Gate 3. After passing through the gate, please follow signs to the designated parking areas.
From I-264, take the Independence/Pembroke Exit. Follow Independence until the end (Shore Drive). Take a left at the light on Shore Drive. Follow Shore Drive to the 1st light, which is the entrance to Gate 3. After passing through the gate, please follow signs to the designated parking areas.
Awards will be given out after the last runners have finished. There may be a slight delay to ensure accurate compilation of results, meanwhile enjoy cheering on the youngsters in the mini Mud Run
The goal is to post results on this site www.asymcamudrun.com within 24 hours of race completion.
No, but the awards will not be mailed. If you can't arrange for someone to pick up your award, it can be picked up at the Armed Services YMCA.
The ASYMCAThe Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads is a branch of the Armed Services YMCA of the USA which in turn is an association of the YMCA of the USA. ASYMCA is a charitable, not for profit who receives funding from the United Way/ Combined Federal Campaign, fees charged for programming and fund raising efforts like the MUD RUN. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for junior enlisted military members, their spouses, and children through values oriented social, recreational, personal development, crisis prevention, deployment separation and child development programs
ASYMCA programs include child care, child development, spouse support activities like Mom' s day out, jiggles and giggles, Scampers, aerobics classes, Baby sitting classes, Ship Support Group meetings, Unit arrival support, and the Military Lounge at Norfolk International airport.
The main location is in Virginia Beach just off Independence Blvd. located at 1465 Lakeside Road near Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base. Other locations include the community centers at Wadsworth Navy Housing, Ben Moreell Navy Housing, and Norfolk Crossing. As previously mentioned, the ASYMCA is also located at the airport.
Either call the ASYMCA at 757-363-1884 or e-mail the ASYMCA
First, by participating in the Mud Run and encouraging family and friends to also join the fun, you're helping to raise funds for the ASYMCA. However, you can also help by selecting the ASYMCA as your designated charity during the annual CFC and United Way Fund Raising drives. The ASYMCA agency number for both the CFC and United Way is 5007. Thanks for your support.