Kentucky Mud Run & Obstacle Race Calendar 2025-2026

If you're an adrenaline junkie, fitness enthusiast, or simply seeking a thrilling outdoor adventure, you've arrived at the perfect destination. Our meticulously curated calendar is your gateway to the most exhilarating and challenging mud runs and obstacle races taking place in 2025 and 2026.

Prepare to conquer mud-slicked trails, scale towering walls, navigate through grueling obstacles, and push your physical and mental boundaries. Our mission is to provide you with all the essential information you need to plan your race year, including dates, locations, race details, and registration information.

MKK's Rugged Race

Owensboro • 2 Aug 2025

5k Rugged Race

MKK's Rugged Race, held annually at Diamond Lake Resort in Owensboro, Kentucky, is a challenging 5K obstacle course featuring 28 obstacles such as water crossings, barbed wire crawls, rope climbs, and mud. The event offers multiple race categories: Elite Rugged for serious athletes aged 15 and older, Ultimate Rugged for individuals and teams aged 12 and up, and kid-friendly races—Rugged Kids (ages 8-11) and Rugged Rascals (ages 4-7). All participants receive a finisher’s medal and t-shirt, with additional awards for top finishers and teams. The race supports MentorKids Kentucky and fosters a fun, competitive atmosphere for all ages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Mud Happens, One Bad Mud Run

Alvaton • 23 Aug 2025

3 Mile Obstacle Course

Mud Happens, One Bad Mud Run is an annual 3-mile obstacle course event held at Phil Moore Park in Alvaton, Kentucky. Designed for participants aged 10 and up, the course features a mix of man-made and natural obstacles through wooded and overgrown areas, challenging runners both mentally and physically. The event includes a competitive timed heat for individuals and non-competitive heats for individuals and teams, with discounts for group registrations.

A free kids' mud play area is available for children under 10, requiring adult supervision and a waiver. Participants are advised to wear old clothes and shoes due to the muddy conditions, with wash-off stations provided post-race. The event supports child abuse prevention services in South Central Kentucky. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Extreme Adventure Challenge

Versailles • 16 May 2026

10k Course

The Extreme Adventure Challenge is a dynamic team-based event held at the Life Adventure Center's 575-acre farm in Versailles, Kentucky. Participants navigate a 10K course featuring 18 diverse checkpoints, including mountain biking, ziplining, archery, and canoeing, testing both physical endurance and mental strategy. Teams of two or four compete in male, female, and mixed divisions over two hours, deciding who tackles each challenge.

The event fosters camaraderie and community spirit, culminating in a celebration with food trucks and music. Proceeds support scholarships and Life Adventure Center’s mission to empower trauma-affected individuals through outdoor adventure. All participants receive a race t-shirt, hydration, and nutrition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.