2026 Your First Mud Run - Raleigh NC

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Your First Mud Run is the best race in the country for families and first timers! The races are challenging but can still be done by almost anyone. This is “A Mud Run for EVERYONE!"

Your First Mud Run obstacle courses are designed so that kids as young as five can run side by side with their parents on the same course. There are 12 – 15 obstacles at every event, and every year, they create brand new, super fun obstacles. Sign up the whole family or team and raise money for your favorite cause!

👍 Run Series Pick of the Month: Vacation Races

Why settle for a finisher’s medal and a banana in a parking lot when you could run near Zion, Jushoa Tree, Yosemite, or Mount Rushmore?

Why We Like This Series

✅ Bucket list destination runs
✅ Multiple distances
✅ Medals worth framing

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Vacation Races aren't just about the miles; they’re about the memories. Curate world-class running experiences in the most breathtaking destinations in the U.S.

Whether you’re a seasoned ultra-runner or a first-time 5Ker, "race day" will be the centerpiece of your next great adventure.

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