When And Where Is The Race?

The Kids Mud Run will take place on June 3 & 4, 2023. It is held at Father's House Acres, located at 3556 Oro Bangor Highway, Oroville, CA. The race is divided into heats of 50 to 70 kids leaving every 10 minutes. There are separate heats and courses for ages 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-17. 

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How Much Does It Cost?

The Kids Mud Run itself is FREE! 

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Does My Child Receive Anything for Participating?

Yes. Every child will receive a military-style dog tag medal with a 30 inch necklace chain for finishing the race. 

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What Is the Course Like?

The Kids Mud Run is just under a mile long with 18+ obstacles and includes climbing, crawling, jumping, and lots of mud! To make sure the course is age-appropriate, there are heats for 4 different age categories. We have extended the course for kids aged 7 to 17 to include some obstacles from the adult course. In addition, this year, we are adding new water obstacles for kids aged 13 to 17, and these water obstacles are optional for kids aged 10 to 12. 

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Can I Run With My Child?

Parents may run with children aged 4 to 6. If your child is 4 or 5 years old, we HIGHLY recommend a parent or guardian runs with the child.

 

If your child is aged 7+, and you wish to do the Kids Mud Run with your child, you can choose a Family Heat. If your child is signed up for a Regular Heat and not a Family Heat, you will not be allowed to run with them on the course; however, you still can follow them and watch them on the spectator trail. We may make exceptions for children with special needs—just talk to the race coordinator at the start line.

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Please note that if you are running with your child(ren) in a Family Heat or an Age 4-6 Heat, you do not need to book a separate ticket for yourself. However, you will be required to sign your own copy of the Liability Waiver Form and pick up your own Race Wristband at Pre-Race Registration. 

 

What Are Family Heats?

We have created Family Heats for parents or guardians who wish to conquer the obstacles and run in the mud with their kids between the ages of 7 and 17. In Family Heats, each child may run with one parent or guardian. 

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Can Siblings Of Different Ages Run Together?

In order to ensure the safety of all children involved, we cannot allow older children to run in a younger age group (or vice versa). We may make exceptions for children with special needs.

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What Is Pre-Race Registration?

Before doing the Kids Run, there is a 10-minute process for a parent or legal guardian to go through — it involves signing a liability waiver form, getting a race wristband, and making sure you know what to do next. To avoid the stress of long lines on Race Day, we strongly advise that you complete this process on Friday, June 2, at the Lord's Gym Oroville at 2120 Bird Street. Those traveling from out of town are welcome to complete Pre-Race Registration at the Kids Mud Run on Race Day, but you will need to arrive one hour before your child's heat begins.​

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Who Can Sign A Liability Waiver Form?

Only parents or legal guardians are able to sign the liability waiver form for their child(ren). It CANNOT be signed by any other family member or family friend, even with the oral/written consent from the parent or legal guardian. Please note that a child CANNOT take part in the Kids Mud Run without a liability waiver form signed by their parent or legal guardian.

 

We have liability waiver forms available at Pre-Race Registration. If a parent or legal guardian cannot make it to the Pre-Race Registration in person, they can download and sign a copy of the liability waiver form ahead of time; someone else can then go to Pre-Race Registration on their behalf with a signed copy of the waiver form and pick up the child's race wristband.

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Please note that the parent or legal guardian running with the child in a Family Heat OR Age 4-6 Heat needs to sign their own copy of the Liability Waiver Form. 

 

What Should My Child Wear?

Your child will get wet and muddy, so make sure they are wearing clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting very dirty. We recommend bringing a towel as well as a change of clothes and shoes for them. Please make sure your child is not wearing flip flops or sandals as they might get lost in the mud or water.

 

Why Should I Pre-Order Kids Mud Run Merchandise Online? 

We have a limited quantity of shirts and shorts available in different sizes. We suggest you pre-order merchandise online to secure the apparel in the size you need before we run out. ​

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How Can I Pre-Order Kids Mud Run Merchandise? 

You can place your order when you register your child(ren) online and pick up your pre-ordered items at Pre-Race Registration on Friday, June 2, or on Race Day! 

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What Else Is There To Do At the Kids Mud Run?

There will be free family games and activities for you to enjoy; to find out more, please visit our Event Overview page. In addition, there will be food, inflatables, sledding, and other attractions available at a small cost to raise money to support the mission of the Lord's Gym.

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How Do I Register My Child?

To register your child, please click on the "Book Now" button below, read all information carefully, and complete the online registration form.