• Buddy Change Form
  Buddy change cutoff: July 22 @ 5:30pm PST
• Muddy Buddy clinic information

Directions:

From Chicago, take I-90W toward Rockford. Exit at IL-31/IL Route 31, go South on 31. Turn right on Big Timber Road, and after 4.8 miles, you will see the entrance to Indian Hills Farm on your right.

Coming Soon…

Please note, race day registration will only be available if the race does not sell out prior to race day. Race day registration information will be posted on the website if available.

Refunds/Transfers

All entries are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Changing Your Buddy

What happened? Your buddy decide not to compete with you? They wimp out over a little mud? Don't sweat it.

• If it is ONE WEEK prior to the race and you have another bud you want to bring along, please fill out our Buddy Change Request Form.You'll need all of your buddy's information to fill it out, but we'll add them to your team, and get you hooked up with your new partner!
• These requests must be received one week before race day in order to be valid.

Natural Disaster Policy

If an Act of God/Terrorism/Community Disaster occurs, what actions are taken?

• We will make decisions based on safety first.
• Races will be altered as seen fit.
• Athletes in that race will have first right to sign-up for that event the next year
• Financial: The Muddy Buddy Ride and Run Series cannot accept the risk of a disaster for everyone. Each athlete needs to accept the risk of his or her entry fee. There will be NO REFUNDS or free entries to other future races. The money you paid is spent developing that race.

Registration Policy

• NSF Checks: In the case of a bounced check, the event will charge a $25.00 fee for all bounced checks. In addition, checks that are returned prior to the event must be redeemed with cash plus the processing fee. Patrons who do not cover NSF checks or who stop payment on checks will not be allowed to race future events.
• Late fees are determined by the postmark date on the envelope. Late fees must be collected before the entry form can be processed.
• In the event of a sell-out, all entries received after the closing date will be automatically returned within 5 business days. Waiting lists will not be established for any events.

Muddy Buddy Rules

1. One bike per team (it can be any type of mountain bike, but the course will be a mix of off-road, grass, trails and pavement depending on the market). Participants are responsible for bringing their own bike.
2. Both participants will start the race together. All bikers will be lined up at the front of the start line, with all runners behind the bikers.
3. While on the course, runners stay to the right side of the trail and bikes pass on the left. Be courteous to those racers around you. Some paths may narrow, so be sure and call out if you are passing by.
4. Each team is required to switch skills after each obstacle. You may only switch skills at the obstacle/transition areas. There are 5 obstacles/transition areas on each course with the mud pit several hundred yards from the finish. (depending on the city).
5. The biker will drop the bike in the transition area at each obstacle. The runner will complete the obstacle and then find the bike in the transition area.
6. Do not wait for your partner after each obstacle.
7. Both participants MUST wear a bike helmet at all times with the chinstrap buckled. Participants are responsible for bringing their own helmets to the race.
8. Bike number plates will be provided, but we also suggest getting creative with decorating your bike so that it is easily identifiable.
9. All racers must have a water bottle on the bike or a hydration system.
10. There is NO running, jumping, or diving into the mud pit. Participants will need to crawl through this obstacle in order to complete the race.
11. Team must finish the race together! Therefore, you will need to wait for your partner (if necessary) at the Muddy Buddy Holding Area (just before the Mud Pit) adjacent to the finish line in order to cross the finish line together.
12. There will be an area to rinse off after the race - so you may want to bring a towel, and extra clothes to change into - you won't want to miss the post race party and the awards ceremony.
13. Sunscreen is recommended.
14. Must be 14 years old to participate.
15. Everyone will need to sign another waiver on-site or at packet pick-up. Each team member must sign (you can't sign for your partner) so be sure and get to the event early to avoid long lines at the waiver sign-in area.
16. All entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund. If you cannot participate, you may not give or sell your number to anyone else and entry fees will not be transferred to another event or from year to year.
17. If you are entered in the Beast Division and place in the top three you must be present to collect your prize. This division does require a weigh-in at the award ceremony. If you are not present, the runner-up will be called to the stage for the weigh-in.
18. Have Fun!!