Fancy a frolic across some stunning farm land? Enjoy getting dressed up and laughing with your friends and family? Looking for a challenge in 2026 that will test you but is very achievable for all fitness levels? If you are looking for a great day out then The Mudder is just the event for you.

So, what makes The Mudder unique? If you ask the thousands of entrants from previous years they will all tell you different things but one thing they all agree on is that this course is up there with the best, and there is plenty of mud to get filthy in. This is no flat, dawdle around some obstacle course on the edge of suburbia. The rugged hill country of the southern Rangitikei makes for plenty of lung burning and calf-aching even before you throw in the obstacles.

With 3km and 5km course options, The Mudder has something to suit both elite athletes and complete novices. Enter as a business or family for great team building or as a single if you are looking for a personal challenge. Costumes are welcome and encouraged and there will be some great prizes for the best-dressed teams and individuals.