Frequently Asked Questions

Tough Mudder 5K: 5K course featuring 13 obstacles
Tough Mudder 10K: 10K course featuring 20 obstacles
Tough Mudder 15K: 15K course featuring 30 obstacles


Endurance Series:
World’s Toughest Mudder: the most extreme, insane, imposing, pulse-pounding, heart-stopping 24-hour obstacle course challenge on the planet.

The average finish time for a Tough Mudder 5K is 1-2 hours; for Tough Mudder 10K it’s 2.5-3 hours; for Tough Mudder 15K it’s 3.5-4 hours. That said, Tough Mudder 5K, Tough Mudder 10K, and Tough Mudder 15K aren’t timed races, so your team can go at its own pace. And how long an event will take you depends on your level of fitness, your experience, and whether or not you’ve been training.

Tough Mudder 5K, 10K and 15K are not races. A Tough Mudder event is a personal challenge with the goal of overcoming obstacles and completing the course. This is why we do not time people and why we try to avoid using the word “race” when describing our events.

For those Mudders interested in competition, we offer a competitive Endurance Series, consisting of Tough Mudder Infinity, Toughest Mudder and World’s Toughest Mudder.

Yes, in Australia Tough Mudder 5K, 10K and 15K participants must be at least 14 years old.

Any participants under the age of 18 taking part in the Tough Mudder 5K, Tough Mudder 10K or Tough Mudder 15K will need to be accompanied on course by a chaperone who is 18+ years old.

That depends on your event: You can choose 5K, 10K or 15K depending on the event location. But any all-out sprinting (or jogging…or walking…these events aren’t timed, you can go at your own pace) will be broken up by our world-class obstacles. Want to raise your running game? Our expert running tips will help you kick butt between obstacles.

You’ll need help from your fellow Mudders to conquer some of Tough Mudder’s most insane obstacles, but you DON’T need a team to register for a Tough Mudder event.

If you want to run at the same time as your friends and family you will need to create and join a team in Active. Once you have booked your tickets a team captain will need to login to Active and create a team, the other members of the team will then need to sign into Active and join the team.

1. A good, comfy pair of running shoes (that you’re not too attached to) with good cushioning, traction, and drainage.
2. Form-fitting, light weight, breathable gear (always check the weather and adjust accordingly). Avoid cotton as it retains moisture and may cause chafing.

1. A Positive Attitude
2. ID + your digital ticket on your smartphone
3. Well-worn trainers
4. Change of Clothing + Shoes
5. Sunscreen
6. Plastic Bag (for wet, muddy gear)
7. Money for extra snacks and awesome merch (all of our vendors accept contactless payment)

Yes, registrations can be transferred to a new event or a different person. Transfer fees may apply. Please check out all of the transfer FAQs to see which scenario applies to you.

PARKING – $20 online and onsite.
General Parking – Save time and money by pre-paying for parking in advance with your ticket.
Disabled Parking is available both days. Please ensure that your handicapped pass is visible.

BAG DROP – $5 online or onsite.
Save time and money by purchasing in advance with your ticket.

Yes. Dogs are permitted at Tough Mudder Australia events with spectators, provided that they remain ON LEASH with their handler at all times. Dogs must be under effective control at all times. Never leave your dog unattended. Waste bags are not supplied onsite so you must bring your own bags to clean up after your dog, and dispose of their waste in the bins provided. Don’t be that person.

Yes, every course will have water stations and nutrition available for participants during the event. The Tough Mudder 15K course will have 4-5 water stations, the 10k course will have 2 to 3 water stations and the 5k course will have a minimum of 1 water station. There will also be food trucks onsite.

The link to photos for events will be emailed to you the following week, so stay tuned!

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