The Murphysboro Mud Monster is an Obstacle & Mud Challenge taking place at scenic Riverside Park in Murphysboro, Illinois.

Gates open and on-site registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with running heats starting at 8:40 a.m. until the final group at 10:20 a.m.

Experience over 18 obstacles along the approximate 5 kilometer route. Obstacles can include mud trenches, foam pits, ice baths, ropes, low crawls, slip & slides, teamwork challenges and of course, MUD!

Food and drink will be available for participants.

The price this year is $75 which includes a custom finishers medal designed by Murphysboro’s own Sculptor and Metalsmith John Medwedeff, and a high quality “soft t-shirt”.  Register by August 30th to be guaranteed a shirt. Swag also includes gimme’s from local sponsors and contributors. Participants age 15 and younger must be accompanied on the course by a parent or legal guardian. Ages 16 and up may run independently with parent or guardian permission and a signed waiver. Runners 21 and over will receive one (1) beer ticket to celebrate their accomplishment.  

Experience the thrill and excitement of the Murphysboro Mud Monster (run). Here's your chance to bring out your inner child and get muddy. Challenge yourself, challenge a friend, or do it just for fun! Who knows, you may even spot the Big Muddy Monster himself!

Murphysboro Mud Monster is sponsored by: Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce

We will have temporary showers and changing rooms available for participant use.