2nd Annual Marine Mud Challenge at Belmont Abbey College
Care to eat some dirt???
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What an amazing event!!! We had about 600 people compete in the second running of this event. Last year we had 260+ so we are growing and that is thanks to people like you running for a great cause and having some dirty but clean fun in the process.
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All of the event times will be on this website under 2008 Results.
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Some stats from this year:
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2:1 runner to volunteer ratio, probably the highest of any sporting challenges in the area
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Approximate cost to run this event: $12,000 (absolutely no staff are paid for this event - we're all volunteers)
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Approximate amount of money raised for the cause: $13,000 OUTSTANDING!!!
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Amount of mud and water in the pit this year: 49,000 cubic feet and if we did our math right, about 350,000 lbs of water
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Media coverage so far:
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3:1 Male to female ratio of competitors
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Oldest paerticipant: 56
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Youngest participant: 12
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Average age of participants: 31
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Longest distance traveled for this event: 641miles (Wayne, NJ)
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Our donations website is still active and will be for a while, please visit: http://www.active.com/donate/MUTC
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What is the Marine Mud Challenge (MMC for short) you may be asking yourself? A mud run is a very challenging and exciting on and off road running competition combined with a variety of obstacles. This type of event simulates the training US Marines complete on a weekly basis. Do you think you have what it takes to challenge the Marines???
Why should you sign up? The purpose of this event is to raise awareness and funds for the Marines, Sailors and their families at the Wounded Warrior Barracks at
MMC When and Where
When will the MMC be held? The event will be held on
· 0700: team captains check-in
· 0730: opening ceremony, race, course and safety briefings
· 0800: Race start (we may hold separate start times for each team category depending on how many teams sign up – we’ll let you know via email if this is the case)
· The event should take each team approximately 3 hours to complete based on the number of teams we have heard will sign up. Your actual time on the course will probably be 45-60 minutes if you’re in shape and not wimpy.
· 1200: Awards and closing ceremony will take place as soon as all teams have completed the race and results have been tallied.
· If we are expecting seriously inclement weather (meaning lighting storms or extremely heavy rains), our back up challenge date is August 2nd – we run no matter what.
Where
Where will the MMC be held?
Located off of Highway 85 at exit 26, just a few miles west of
Map of the campus: http://www.bac.edu/assets/pdf/bac-map.pdf
Parking WILL be limited so your team WILL need to carpool! Park as directed by campus safety officials. The check-in area in front of buildings 7 and 8. This is also the location of the start and finish line.
The Mud Pit
Family, friends, media, guests and people without anything better to do will be able to see your team in the mud pit by taking exit 27 (Hwy 273) off of highway 85. At the top of the exit ramp turn to the north and you’ll see the mud pit area on the left side of hwy 273. Parking there is even tighter – you may need to park across the street. Please be careful cross 273 as it is very busy. We can’t say what time you’ll be in the pit as that is up to you and your potential speediness. We should have snacks and drinks available for purchase at the pit along with a couple of port-a-jons.
Refreshments
Refreshments will be available for competitors. Family and friends are welcome to visit the Holy Grounds Café for food, snacks, etc.
Lodging
For teams planning to stay overnight in the
