Tonka Mud Run
Events
| Tonka Mud Run : |
| Obstacle/Mud Runs : Adventure Run With Mud & Obstacles |
- Race Date: Saturday, July 11, 2015
- Start Time: 9:30
- Entry Fee:$30-$45
- Location:Lake Minnewashta Regional Park
- Address: 6900 Hazeltine Blvd
- City/State/Zip:Chanhassen, Minnesota 55331
- Country: USA
- Registration Website: https://minnetonka.ce.feepay.c...
- Race Website http://tonkamudrun4.kidsagains...
- Telephone: 952-401-6800
- Email: [email protected]
Family fun, teamwork, being active, and doing good are all part of the scenery at the Tonka Mud Run. Register to run or sign up to volunteer . You do not want to miss this!
What makes this event unique? It has obstacles and distances for any athletic ability. The Tonka Mud Run is a 3.5-mile course with challenges that include building sand castles, navigating a maze, doing the limbo, and taking a mud bath! The “Just Have Fun” option allows racers to take shortcuts and enjoy as much or little of the course as they choose. The Mini-Tonka Mud Run is a quarter-mile long for younger children.
After the race, get hosed off by Chanhassen Fire Department, dance to the DJ, or participate in a number of other activities designed for family fun. Awards given out include best costume, youngest mudder and oldest mudder.
Lauren M. wrote, “My family and I participated in the Tonka Mud Run this past weekend and had a terrific time! The event was so well organized and a terrific way for families to spend a Saturday morning being active and giving back. We can’t wait to do it again next year.”
Southwest Metro Magazine listed the Tonka Mud Run as one of the best 5ks in the area.
The upcoming race on July 11 will be the third year of the event, which benefits a local satellite of Kids Against Hunger. The race will be held at the beautiful Lake Minnewashta Regional Park.
Course Information:
Race Map
1) Waterslide 2) Tire-riffic 3) Haul Campfire Log 4) Army Crawl 5) Hula Hoop 6) Walk the Plank 7) Crazy Maze 8) Limbo 9) Hay Bale Climb 10) Teeter Totter 11) Build a Sandcastle 12) Spider Web 13) Light at the End of the Tunnel 14) Curb Hop 15) Ramp it Up 16) Mud Bath!
Course distance
The Tonka Mud Run course is approx. 3.5 miles (a little over a 5k) to do the entire course
- The Prairie Trail portion is approx. 1.5 miles.
- The loop down to the beach and over to the boat ramp and back is approx. 2 miles.
The Mini-Tonka Mud Run is about 1/4 mile.
Directions:
Other Info:
Two ways to finish:
There are two ways to finish the Tonka Mud Run.
- A timed finish | A timed finish is for those who want to run the entire course
- A JHF finish | A JHF (Just Had Fun) finish is for those who want to run only the portion of the course they want to just have fun with.
There will be a finish line to cross for both. We ask everyone to cross their perspective finish lines. Chip timing will be provided for the timed runners by Gopher State Events.
Costumes
Photo by Mark Trockman/TrockStock.com
Costumes are optional but encouraged. We will have an award for best costume individually and as a team or family.
Awards
- Male and Female Best Costume
- Team or Family Best Costume
- Youngest Mudder
- Oldest Mudder
- 1st place for Men: 19 and under, 20-49, and 50+
- 1st place for Women: 19 and under, 20-49, and 50+
Other Activities 
- Chanhassen Fire Department will be there to hose off runners and give safety tips.
- DJ Bill Lage will keep the party going.
- Carver County Parks will have ‘try it’ opportunities. Details coming.
- Face painting by Sandman Creations.
- A sand volleyball court and large play set are near the start/finish line.
- Joey Nova’s will be selling pizza slices after the race. 10% of sales will be donated to Kids Against Hunger- West Metro and 10% of sales will be donated back to Carver County Parks
Previous Results:
Family fun, teamwork, being active, and doing good are all part of the scenery at the Tonka Mud Run. Register to run or sign up to volunteer . You do not want to miss this!
What makes this event unique? It has obstacles and distances for any athletic ability. The Tonka Mud Run is a 3.5-mile course with challenges that include building sand castles, navigating a maze, doing the limbo, and taking a mud bath! The “Just Have Fun” option allows racers to take shortcuts and enjoy as much or little of the course as they choose. The Mini-Tonka Mud Run is a quarter-mile long for younger children.
After the race, get hosed off by Chanhassen Fire Department, dance to the DJ, or participate in a number of other activities designed for family fun. Awards given out include best costume, youngest mudder and oldest mudder.Lauren M. wrote, “My family and I participated in the Tonka Mud Run this past weekend and had a terrific time! The event was so well organized and a terrific way for families to spend a Saturday morning being active and giving back. We can’t wait to do it again next year.”
Southwest Metro Magazine listed the Tonka Mud Run as one of the best 5ks in the area.
The upcoming race on July 11 will be the third year of the event, which benefits a local satellite of Kids Against Hunger. The race will be held at the beautiful Lake Minnewashta Regional Park.
Course Information:
Race Map
1) Waterslide 2) Tire-riffic 3) Haul Campfire Log 4) Army Crawl 5) Hula Hoop 6) Walk the Plank 7) Crazy Maze 8) Limbo 9) Hay Bale Climb 10) Teeter Totter 11) Build a Sandcastle 12) Spider Web 13) Light at the End of the Tunnel 14) Curb Hop 15) Ramp it Up 16) Mud Bath!Course distance
The Tonka Mud Run course is approx. 3.5 miles (a little over a 5k) to do the entire course
- The Prairie Trail portion is approx. 1.5 miles.
- The loop down to the beach and over to the boat ramp and back is approx. 2 miles.
The Mini-Tonka Mud Run is about 1/4 mile.
Directions:
- Map of event location
Other Info:
-
Two ways to finish:
There are two ways to finish the Tonka Mud Run.
- A timed finish | A timed finish is for those who want to run the entire course
- A JHF finish | A JHF (Just Had Fun) finish is for those who want to run only the portion of the course they want to just have fun with.
- Male and Female Best Costume
- Team or Family Best Costume
- Youngest Mudder
- Oldest Mudder
- 1st place for Men: 19 and under, 20-49, and 50+
- 1st place for Women: 19 and under, 20-49, and 50+
- Chanhassen Fire Department will be there to hose off runners and give safety tips.
- DJ Bill Lage will keep the party going.
- Carver County Parks will have ‘try it’ opportunities. Details coming.
- Face painting by Sandman Creations.
- A sand volleyball court and large play set are near the start/finish line.
- Joey Nova’s will be selling pizza slices after the race. 10% of sales will be donated to Kids Against Hunger- West Metro and 10% of sales will be donated back to Carver County Parks
- Past year's results can be found on our results page.
There will be a finish line to cross for both. We ask everyone to cross their perspective finish lines. Chip timing will be provided for the timed runners by Gopher State Events.
Costumes
Photo by Mark Trockman/TrockStock.com
Costumes are optional but encouraged. We will have an award for best costume individually and as a team or family.
Awards
Other Activities
Previous Results:
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