Skip to content
  • SPARTAN TRAIL
  • DEKA
  • PEAK
  • LA RUTA
  • M20
  • HIGHLANDER
  • COMBAT
  • SPARTAN
SPIN TO WIN IS BACK. DISCOVER YOUR MUDDER SELF AND REVEAL A PRIZE. START SPINNING
COUNTDOWN to WORLD's Toughest Mudder
2025/06/28 01:00:00
Tough Mudder Logo
Find An Event
  • Find an Event
  • What is Tough Mudder
    • About Tough Mudder
    • Endurance Events
    • Kids by Spartan
  • Mudder Ready Quiz
  • Obstacles
  • Mudder Passes
    • Season Passes
  • Group Packages
  • Charity Partnerships
  • Programmes
    • Innovation Lab
    • Volunteer & Run Free
    • Adaptive Athlete Programme
    • Train With Us
    • Become an Ambassador
    • Discounts
  • Mudder Legion Rewards
  • Gear
  • Photos & Endurance Results
    • Photos
    • Endurance Results
    • Endurance Hub
  • Learn More
    • Blog
    • Share Your Story
    • FAQ
    • Get In Touch
  • OUR BRANDS
    • Spartan Trail
    • Deka
    • Peak
    • Highlander
    • Combat
    • Spartan
      • M2O
      • La Ruta
Inspiration

Which Obstacle Are You?

Author: Tough Mudder September 26, 2023
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
Which Obstacle Are You Hero

Ever wondered which obstacle you would be from the Tough Mudder course? We didn’t think so either, but we’ll tell you anyway seeing as you’re here. Read the descriptions below to answer the big question…which obstacle are you?

We all know someone who is a bit of a Cry Baby.

The F*ck It, Just Get On With it

Electroshock Therapy Hero

Key Characteristics:

  • Gives off Karl Pilkington vibes
  • Rarely smiles
  • Probably topless
  • Tries to hold in the screams

This type of Mudder is hard AF. No ifs, buts, or maybes. They just power through and will deal with the consequences later.

You Are: Electroshock Therapy

The Tactical Genius

Pyramid Scheme Hero

Key Characteristics:

  • Has a new ‘best way’ of completing each obstacle
  • Loves to give out advice
  • All the gear and no idea
  • The most likely to cry at an obstacle

A very common Mudder, thinking they know the cheat code for the course. Reality is, they’re just winging it and trying to not cry. We all know one in the group. If you can’t think of someone, it’s probably you.

You Are: Pyramid Scheme

The Close Your Eyes And Hope For The Best

Cry Baby Hero

Key Characteristics:

  • Probably roped in at the last minute
  • Turns up in white trainers
  • Just looking forward to the beer at the end
  • Screams at every obstacle

It’s not always who you think it’d be. Look out and listen for the winced face and high pitched screams on the course.

You Are: Cry Baby

The ‘I’m Never Doing This Again’

Electric Eel Hero

Key Characteristics:

  • Has been moaning since they put their socks on in the morning
  • Secretly loves it
  • Olympic champion in swearing
  • Frowns in every group photo

This Mudder loves a blame game. If we had £1 for every time we heard ‘I can’t believe you signed me up for this’ we’d be giving gold plated headbands at the end.

You Are: Electric Eel

The Down And Dirty

Mud Mile Hero

Key Characteristics:

  • The first in and out of every obstacle
  • Most likely to ruin their clothes
  • The person who booked for everyone
  • Pure vibes

As happy as a pig in sh*t, as the saying goes.

You Are: Mud Mile

What Does Your Obstacle Say About You?

Different characters suit different careers. Whether you’re a strategic thinker or a skilled laborer, the skills you show on the Tough Mudder course can translate to a career with the British Army.

If you’re interested in pursuing something new, something exciting and putting your skills to action, take a look at the opportunities here.

Flare Shot

Book For 2024

Now you know which obstacle you are, why not get closer to it? Book now for your 2024 event.

Maybe you could even prove to us that you’re not a Cry Baby.


You might like

  • emerge
    Featured

    The Fuel Behind the Finish Line: Nutrition & Hydration Essentials

  • Explore

    What Makes the 2025 Tough Mudder Medal So Special?

  • Adventure

    The Paratreker Tough Mudder: Redefining What’s Possible in the Mud

  • Featured

    Inside The First-Ever World’s Toughest Weekend

Our Partners

SUBSCRIBE FOR NEWS & EVENT UPDATES

    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

    By signing up you consent to the terms detailed here and agree to receive personalised commercial communications from Tough Mudder by email.

    • Connect
      • Partnership Enquiries
      • Licensing Opportunities
      • Media Requests
      • Contact Us
    • Explore
      • Charity Partnerships
      • Group Packages
      • Endurance Results
      • 100X Hall of Fame
      • Community Guidelines
      • Become an Ambassador
    • About
      • What is Tough Mudder?
      • TM in the News
      • Join Our Team
      • Promotional Terms and Conditions
      • Legal & Privacy Policies
      • FAQ
    • Follow Us
    Select Region
    • United Kingdom
    • US & Canada
    • Germany
    • France

        Left Arrow Created with Sketch.
        Right Arrow Created with Sketch.