Although you’ve probably heard of Tough Mudder for grown ups - the popular (and very muddy) obstacle course held across the world - you may not be aware of it’s kid-sized Mini-Mudder, a scaled down 1 mile version for adventurous 7-11 year olds over 1.1m (3.5ft) tall.
Based on the same team-oriented principles as the adult counterpart, this challenging course is designed to encourage teamwork and camaraderie whilst giving kids the thrill of adventure and letting them get more than a little muddy. Obstacles include the Monkey Swing perfect for little monkeys, a Tunnel of Terror to wiggle their way through, and the excitingly named Secret Agent Squeeze where they'll feel like their very own super spy slipping through and around the tight spaces in this 'laser' maze.
The adult events come in 5K, 5 mile 'half' and 10 mile 'full' versions plus there are the extreme Tougher Mudder and Toughest Mudder options for those who love an even bigger challenge. Your troupe of supporters can cheer from the sidelines or, for kids who want to get involved themselves, mini-mudders are featured at all UK and Ireland Tough Mudder 5 or 10 mile events, making it a great way for the whole family to get out and active (and did we mention muddy?).
East London, 23rd - 24th March, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
London West (Weekend 1), 28th April, Culden Faw, Fawley
London West (Weekend 2), 5th – 6th May, Culden Faw, Fawley
Midlands (Weekend 1), 12th May, Belvoir Castle, Grantham
Bristol 5K, 18th – 19th May, Clifton Down
Midlands (Weekend 2), 19th – 20th May, Belvoir Castle, Grantham
Scotland, 16th – 17th June, Drumlanrig Castle, Thornhill
London North, 7th – 8th July, Gaddesden Home Farm, Bridens
Yorkshire, 28th-29th August, Broughton Hall, Skipton
Manchester, 11th August, Heaton Park, Manchester
South West, 18th – 19th August, Badminton Estate, South Gloucestershire
Edinburgh, 25th August, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
North West, 8th – 9th September, Cholmondeley Castle, Cholmondeley
London South (Weekend 1), 22nd September, Holmbush Farm, Crawley Road
London South (Weekend 2), 29th – 20th September, Holmbush Farm, Crawley Road
Clapham 5K, 12th – 13th October, Clapham Common