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5 Top Tips for Tough Mudder Spectators

Author: Tough Mudder June 28, 2023
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Didn’t think Tough Mudder was a spectator sport? Think again. Attending a Tough Mudder will leave you with plenty of lasting memories, even if you don’t take on the course. Spectators are welcome to soak in the on-course energy as Mudders conquer obstacles and participate in all of the on-site activities available in Mudder Village.

Sound interesting? Here are our top six tips to making the most of your day.

5 TOP TIPS FOR A GREAT DAY SPECTATING AT TOUGH MUDDER

1. FOLLOW THE FLAGS

Rocking up at Tough Mudder can be a pretty overwhelming experience. There will be a lot of people, a lot of action and obstacles here, there and everywhere. The key is to follow the flags. Our purple spectator route flags will guide you along the optimum route to see our best obstacles and keep your trainers (relatively) clean. You won’t be able to see every single obstacle but our spectator route will ensure you see as many of them as possible.

Not sure where you’re going? Our volunteers (who wear the brightest orange t-shirts you’ve ever seen), TMHQ staff and the Info Tent will all be on hand to provide directions and answer your queries.

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2. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

A little pre-event planning is always a smart idea. Pick a few obstacles to meet your team at for prime photo taking opportunities, cheering and muddy high-fives. It’s fairly easy to keep track of participants on our 5K courses but if your friend or family member is running 10K, 15K or even the Infinity event, you may struggle to keep track of them without meeting points. The course map for each event will be emailed to participants and posted on our social channels a few days before. Use this make your plan of attack.

3. EXPLORE MUDDER VILLAGE

This year Mudder Village is the only place to be. Street food trucks, a bar and music will keep the good vibes flowing while you wait for your loved ones. Don’t fancy trekking round the course? This year some of our most iconic obstacles will be visible from the village, so you can take in the action from the perfect viewpoint.

Plus, we’re welcoming back some great partners as well as introducing some new friends, so expect plenty of fun and games, as well as free stuff at our partner activations.

4. LIDL MUDDER

Available at Tough Mudder weekend events, pint-sized adventure seekers between the ages of 5-12 are invited to tackle this 1-mile, kid-friendly obstacle course. Lidl Mudder tickets are available now.

5. DON’T FORGET THESE

Running a Tough Mudder could take a team upward of 4 hours to complete. Comfortable shoes that can withstand a little mud are a must, plus a few snacks and some water and you’ll be ready to spend a day soaking up all of the teamwork, fun and adventure that Tough Mudder has to offer.

It’s also always worth checking the weather before you head off, so you can pack extra layers or even some suncream (in our dreams).

Ready to support your team? Spectator tickets are available for purchase on your event page, prices increase at the event so we suggest pre-purchasing them if possible.


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