Tough Mudder China FAQ
Event:
Question:
What are the distances of the Tough 5K?
Answer:
Tough Mudder 5K is 5 Kilometer.
Question:
How many obstacles will be featured on a Tough Mudder 5K?
Answer:
Tough Mudder 5K will feature a selection of signature Tough Mudder obstacles.
Each course will have more than ten obstacles in 5 KM.
Question:
Which obstacles will be included on a Tough Mudder 5K? Which won’t be?
Answer:
- Expect participant favourites like Funky Monkey, Everest, Pyramid Scheme, and Kiss of Mud.
- There will be no ice, fire, or electricity.
Registration:
Question:
What is included in the entry fee?
Answer:
Tough Mudder 5K Entry include:
- Headband
- T-Shirt
- Post Event Refreshment
- Event Day Insurance
Tough Mudder 5K Special Ops Entry include:
- All General Entry Items
- Express Check-In
- Preferred Parking (Limited Quantities)
- Limited Edition Beach Towel
- Drawstring Bag
Tough Mudder 5K Entry: You will receive the official Tough Mudder 5K headband, Finisher T-shirt after you across the Finish Line.
Special Ops Entry: You will receive the Limited Edition Beach Towel and the Drawstring Bag after crossing the Finish Line, in addition to your Finisher headband and the Finisher T-shirt.
Question:
Do I have to sign up in teams?
Answer:
We encourage you to join in the challenge with your friends, family and colleagues, but you can definitely sign up on your own and we guarantee you will make new friends on site who will help you conquer the obstacles together.
Question:
Are there a maximum number of people I can have in my team?
Answer:
No. The more the merrier.
Question:
Is there an Age Limit for participating in Tough Mudder 5K?
Answer:
Tough Mudder allows those who are 16 or older to run at a Tough Mudder event. Anyone who is not 16 or older at the time of the event date cannot participate, but a 15-year old participant can sign up prior to turning 16, as long as they are 16 on event day.
Group Discount
Question:
What is the group discount?
Answer:
4+ people – 10% off; 10+ people – 15% off; 20+ people – 20% off
Question:
How to receive the group discount?
Answer:
If you register for more than 4 people, please enter the coupon code TMGROUP4 during the checkout.
Register for 10+ people use the code TMGROUP10
Register for 20+ people use the code TMGROUP20
Event Day:
Question:
Where can I store my valuables during the event? Is there a bag drop?
Answer:
Yes, there is a bag drop facility onsite. You can purchase the Bag Drop service during registration for RMB 10. Or you can pay onsite for RMB 15. This service is for participants only. Bib number is required when dropping off or picking up your bag. You can also choose to leave your bag in your car or leave it with your friends or family who will be onsite as spectators.
Event organizer is not responsible for lost and damage of the bags and items in the bags.
Question:
Will there be showers?
Answer:
There will be a limited number of showers available.
Question:
How will my finishing time be recorded?
Answer:
Tough Mudder is not a race. It is an event to be completed. We built this event for people to push themselves and see what they are capable of. We sincerely believe that worrying too much about your time takes away from some of the most important parts of Tough Mudder.
Question:
Can I skip an obstacle?
Answer:
Tough Mudder is not supposed to be about getting a faster time than your friends, so it’s fine by us if you want to skip an obstacle. The way we see it, you are there to have fun and get a real sense of achievement at the end. If you think a particular obstacle isn’t going to do this for you, just go around it – no shame there. However, if you are skipping an obstacle just to improve your time, then we think you are only cheating yourself. You paid to do the course – why not actually do it?
Question:
How do I get around as a spectator?
Answer:
Tough Mudder configures the course for easy access that allows spectators to keep up with their friends and family members. We do this by providing shortcuts to obstacles, so you aren’t walking the entire 5 KM course. As a spectator, you will be able to see a majority of the obstacles that your friends will be struggling to overcome. Make sure to bring a camera.
Question:
What can spectators bring?
Answer:
We allow you to bring folding chairs, pushchairs, video recorders, cameras, and purses/bags. Please bear in mind the nature of a Tough Mudder¨ course as pushchairs may be hard to navigate round the course. We cannot allow outside food, alcohol or any pets into the event. For more information on what to bring, you can visit the specific event page at which you are spectating one-week before the event.
Training:
Question:
How should I train for Tough Mudder?
Answer:
Look out for our Tough Mudder tips. http://www.toughmudder.cn/training/
Question:
How fit do I have to be to participate?
Answer:
Tough Mudder events are designed to test all round fitness. However, fitness alone will not get you round the course. You will also need mental endurance to complete the course and overcome the obstacles. You will need to train beforehand so look out for our training tips.
Safety:
Question:
Is Tough Mudder safe?
Answer:
While we build our events to be challenging, safety is our top priority at Tough Mudder, and experts are involved at every step of the process to keep you safe. Over the past five years, more than 2 million people have safely completed a Tough Mudder course, making participating in a Tough Mudder event 11x safer than running a marathon and 20x safer than competing in a triathlon.
If you need any assistance during the event, you’ll find on-site safety personnel, with medical experts including ALS, EMT, paramedics, water rescue technicians and emergency response personnel, to ensure your needs are met.
Question:
What if there is inclement weather?
Answer:
Tough Mudder is a rain or shine event. In the event of extreme, severe weather on the event day, we will be in contact via email, text, and our website about any potential changes to the event schedule.
If you have questions that aren’t answered here, please email us at ToughMudderChina@img.com