Event Overview
Awesome Venue, Exciting New Course
In 2018 we'll return to the Chesire countryside for Tough Mudder Half North West. In the grounds of Cholmondeley Castle, you'll discover a whole new meaning to the word 'teamwork' as you manoeuver your mates through some of the thickest mud the UK has to offer.
5 Miles, 13 Obstacles
It might be a familiar venue, but with a new course and a selection of the best new obstacles there's plenty of first-time thrills available. Bring your mates along, or make some new ones out on course, this mud will certainly bond you for a lifetime.
Please note: Course distance, route, number or type of obstacles and ticket inclusions are subject to change and may differ from those advertised.

North West 2018
Stuff you'll get




Other ways to participate
Join the Tough Mudder community, there's a spot for you here.
Be an EPIC Boss. Make the executive decision to take team building to the most epic level imaginable. Rally the troops and start your team journey today. Nothing bonds a team quite like mud.
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Cheer on your Mudders and enjoy our action-packed Mudder Village base area
Volunteer and join 'probably the best team on the planet'. You'll be at the heart of the mud covered action, plus you'll get awesome perks.
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Mini Mudder is a 1 mile obstacle course mud run designed specifically for adventure-seeking kids 7 - 12 years old. The course gives kids the chance to work as a team, get muddy, and experience the thrill of adventure.
Mudders must be accompanied by an adult or guardian with a valid spectator ticket. To purchase your spectator and Mini Mudder tickets click the links below and follow the instructions.
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Running alone or looking for some extra teammates? Check out our team forum to find your Mudder match.
START TIMES
Please arrive 45 minutes before your assigned start time to ensure you can park, check in, drop your bag, and get to the Warm Up Zone 20 minutes before your start time. START TIMES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. For more info, visit our FAQ page
HERE.
PLEASE NOTE:Due to high demand, some participants have been assigned a different start time than requested. Please do not contact us directly as we will not be able to accommodate changes.
WHAT TO BRING
1, A VALID PHOTO ID* Don’t leave it in your car.
2. Read and sign the electronic waiver* Print it and bring it with you.
3. Active.com PARTICIPANT Ticket *Print it or have it ready on your phone. Registration confirmation is sent from [email protected] or you can login to Active.com to access your ticket. Complete your account set up here .
4. START TIME CONFIRMATION EMAIL*.For bag drop, food, and (more) drinks.
5. Cash:For bag drop, food, and (more) drinks.
*Items 1 - 4 are necessary to enter event.
WHAT TO WEAR
At all events, we suggest wearing normal running shoes – spikes and cleats are strictly prohibited, but MERRELL shoes are highly encouraged. Dress in comfortable clothing (or a costume that will make you more stylish on course) and bring dry clothing to change into once you’re done.
If it’s hot, suncream is a necessity. No matter what the weather is, make sure to come hydrated and take advantage of water stations on course.
Bag drop
If you don’t plan on traveling home muddy, you’ll probably want to bring a change of clothes. Stop by the bag drop tent to store your belongings while you’re on course. £3 cash or contactless, proceeds go to our charity partner Help for Heroes.
Mini Mudder
Mini Mudder is a 1-mile muddy obstacle course designed for Tough Mudders-In-Training. The course gives kids the chance to work as a team, get messy and have their own mini-adventure. Children must be between 7 and 12 and over 1.1m (3.5ft) to take part.
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Have any questions or queries about how things will go down on event day? We've got the answers here, from how old you need have to be to run through to how to access your start times, it's covered.
Here’s how to purchase: You can read more instructions here.
1. Login to your Active.com account through the "Buy Now" link below.
2. Click on “My Events” under the drop-down of your name in the top right corner.
3. Click on the “Purchase Merchandise” button.
4. Select the parking pass you would like to purchase.
5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Continue.”
6. Choose your payment method and click “Complete.”
7. You will then be taken to a confirmation page and sent an email with confirmation of your purchase from [email protected].
Remember to buy online and save as prices will increase on event day. You will not receive a separate parking ticket. Parking will be added to your existing participant ticket QR code. Please either print your ticket or screenshot the QR code on your phone for use on the day.