There’s nothing like a wet, hot American summer. Whether you’re sweating in dry heat or sweating in humidity that you could slice with a knife, you already know: there’s nothing better than these sun-soaked months. Unless you’re in Florida, which is kind of like your whole claim to fame (plus alligators). Anyway, get ready for the best summer yet by looking forward to events near you.

6 Ways To Make It Your Summer

1. Gear Up For A Carnival
Small towns and villages look out: your local carnival is coming to a vacant near you. There is nothing like a funnel cake, a hot sausage, and unhinged carnival rides to get your summer activities on.

2. Celebrate Love
Pride parades are coming to cities across the country! Whether you’re joining as a community member or an ally, keep it kind and remember that love is love.

3. Pump Up The Jams
Outdoor concerts may battle the elements, but there’s nothing like listening to your favorite band in a wide-open venue out in nature. Tack on tailgating, yard games, and an ice-cold beer, and you’ve got a recipe for success.

4. Take On Independence Day
What’s better than picnic food, fireworks, and friendly competition with your favorite people? No wonder the 4th of July is a favorite tradition! Chances are your town has its display on the books, so check your local borough’s office for official schedules.

5. Hit (Or Watch) A Home Run
Few things say “summer” like baseball. Whether you’re partial to the major leagues or the local minor or draft leagues, there’s fun to be had at any stadium. Make a day of it with your friends and family and get those vocal cords warmed up ahead of the 7th inning stretch.

6. Tough Mudder’s U.S. Events are ON
Tough Mudder has countless events in states across the country this year. Check out our event locator to find a city near you that is taking on Tough Mudder. Are you with us?

You just crushed your biggest summer adventure at Tough Mudder and left with memories, memories, new friends, a few bruises, and a clutch finisher shirt. Here are a few ideas on how to wear the coolest, new piece of your wardrobe. This is how to style your finisher gear.

5 Ways To Style Your Tough Mudder Gear

1. Wear It As A Bandana

Fold it, roll it, or tie it – the method doesn’t matter. Where it around your dome as a bandana and show your Tough Mudder pride in during summer activities with your crew. 

2. Fashion It Into A Team Flag

Teamwork makes the dream work. Call out your Tough Mudder allies by flying your finisher shirt as a flag to mark the meeting point for all your summer group activities. You’ll always know true north with Tough Mudder flying proud and true. 

3. Show Your Hero Status With A Cape

Be the hero you want to see in the world while wearing your finisher gear as a cape. Your reward for completing the ultimate obstacle adventure is being able to showcase your accomplishments – and there’s no shame in that.

4. Insulate Your Water Bottle

When the thirst can’t be quenched, wrap your water bottle with your finisher t-shirt for an extra layer of insulation. If your summer adventures include obstacles and heart-racing thrills, use your gear to tie your water bottle to you, your raft, bike, parachute, horse, or whatever it is that’s caught your attention.

5. Go Traditional

Hear us out…pull the shirt over your head and wear it. Roll the sleeves, trim the hem, make space for the gun show, or just let it do what it wants. It’s your finisher shirt – you wear it how you like it. Then head to the finisher photo wall and strike a pose.

Want to get that finisher shirt added to your arsenal? You’ve got to take on Tough Mudder to earn one. Search “mud run near me” or click here to find out when we’re coming to your city.

What can we say – Tough Mudder moves in mysterious ways. Did you know these 10 wild facts about Tough Mudder?

1. Our obstacles have been voted as the world’s best five times*

*Mudders and Tough Mudder HQ may have been the only ones invited to vote. They’d be the ones to know.

2. Muddernhorn was nearly called The Horn

Doesn’t have quite the same ring to it. Mudderhorn is infinitely more badass, and accurate!

3. Tough Mudder finisher shirts look great at park runs

11 out of 10 people surveyed at your local park run say they’re super intimidated by anyone in Tough Mudder finisher gear.

4. 49% of Tough Mudder participants are female and 51% are male

And 100% are champion icons.

5. Tough Mudder is in over 19 countries

Yeah, we’re international. So your summer adventure can take place in another country.

6. We’re anticipating 60,000 spectators this year

Even without participating, there’s enough excitement and adventure to captivate any spectator.

7. Tough Mudder has challenged over 4 million people and counting around the world

What can we say…Tough Mudder just resonates. And if you’re one of those 4 million and counting, you already know why we’re kind of a big deal.

8. Tough Mudders have run over 32 million miles on our courses

Well, 32 million miles that we know of. We can barely keep up with all you happy hustlers.

9. We’ve helped raise over $31 million for charity

We’re dedicated to giving back to the charities and organisations that need it most. It’s one of our favorite reasons to take on those obstacle adventures.

10. Once you take on a course, you’ll never be the same

Tough Mudder changes you for the better. Are you ready to take on a new summer activity? Find a Tough Mudder course near you.

Tough Mudder is basically the adult version of your favorite summer traditions. Don’t believe us? Let us explain just how and WHY you should upgrade your summer by taking on the course.

Five Summer Tradition Upgrades

1. Just add water

If swimming is your favourite summer activity, wait till you get a load of the ice-cold arctic enema. You’ll cool off, all right. It’s a challenge that’ll have you hyped up to keep hustling while cooling down. 

2. Better than your mum’s nature hike

It’s a different kind of view from here. You’ll hike up some radical trails with the most intense obstacles around. It’s like your favourite mountain, minus the midges and backpack.

3. Barbeques and beer got nothing on us

What’s a summer day without a little BBQ and your favourite beverage? Take away the charcoal grill at the park and swap in a crew of fellow Mudders in your festival villages, and you’ve got a new summer tradition. 

4. Work on that tan to upgrade your summer

Your summer colour doesn’t come without some sacrifices – and instead of laying out, you’re working out under the sun. Add some heart and hard work into the mix and you’ve got a lot more than a tan in exchange for some hustle.  

5. Make memories with the mates

There’s nothing like bonding with your favourite people. And when you’re having a great time with those you care about – and even making new friends along the way – that’s what summer is all about. Rally your team now.

Ready to level up your summer plans? We have the answer, find the Tough Mudder event near you. 

Sun’s out, fun’s out. Are you itching for a few days away? Put those holiday hours to good use this summer, Tough Mudder style. We know this won’t take much convincing, but here are three extra adventurous reasons to take full advantage of your PTO and leave this summer. Stick that out of office on.

Three Reasons To Take Leave This Summer

1. You deserve a break

You’ve spent your year hustling, and now it’s time for a break. Taking time away from the office is vital for better productivity, attitude, and wellbeing. And as we all know, everything is more fun in the summer. 

2. There’s more to do 

Warmer weather means more activities, from outdoor concerts to patio seating, to BBQ’s and summer sports. Catching that summer fever and the fresh air that comes with it is all the more satisfying when you’ve got your pick of the fun. 

3. Tough Mudder activities are ramping up

When the weather gets good in your region, a Tough Mudder event is sure to be ramping up. Check out our schedule of events and reserve your spot in the ultimate summer adventure. We’re ready. Are you?

Make it a summer you’ll never forget. Register for your next Tough Mudder event. 

The “fun friends” are our favorite people. These go-getters are the ones in the group who are always the first to initiate out-of-the-box conversations, bring up a new crazy idea for a fun weekend, take the lead on planning and generally motivate everyone to get together. If you want to be the fun friend this year, the next time your group of pals is looking for an activity, sign the whole squad up for a Tough Mudder.

Days seem like weeks for the fun friend if they don’t have something dangerous, adventurous or strenuous on the calendar, which is especially stressful when they feel life soaring by in the blink of an eye. The truth is, they are right: time flies. We need to make the most of every opportunity, and committing to the good times will never be something you’ll regret.

If you’re the fun friend of your group, we salute you. And if you’re not (but you yearn to be), we’ve compiled a list of fun-friend qualities that you should strive to embody if you want to earn the title. When the day is said and done, we all want to have a beer with the fun friend – even if we complained throughout their entire “fun” outing because our shoes were wet, our legs were tired or… whatever. Instead of catering to our fears and comfort zones, let’s cheers to saying “YES” and “F*CK YEAH” more often in 2025, and becoming the friend everyone secretly wants to have.

What makes a Fun Friend?

They’re ahead of the curve…

“Oh, you haven’t heard of this new adventure that everyone is talking about, yet?!” might just be in their vocabulary. While this statement might feel pretentious coming from others, it’s anything but that coming from the fun friend. Instead, they’ll sign you both up as a way to make you closer along the journey.

… and a tiny bit reckless,

What’s adventure without a little risk/reward ratio? They’re rough around the edges, but rough and tough is how the fun friend likes a plan to come together.

but they bring enough vibes for the whole group.

The fun friend packs beers – or everyone’s favorite snack and electrolytes – for the top of the mountain, makes a reservation that can fit the whole group and has a curated playlist prepped and on-point for the road-trip. (They might even turn it up loud to drown out the pre-high complaints!) It’s the little things that the fun friend adds to the experience that make the adventure a memorable one and a little bit different from the last.

They are a team player…

No one is left behind, and they celebrate everyone who’s brave enough to try something new. When an idea comes to fruition, it wouldn’t be the same without the whole squad.

… and know when to commit.

Book early and let the fun planning begin. It might be tough at first, but this friend will convince you to block off your calendar to make sure you get a solid meet up date. They make sure you don’t get left in the dust when tickets sell out.

If this sounds like you or you’re feeling inspired to become the fun friend in your group this year, it’s probably time to adventure on with us. Not ready to take the deep dive yet? We get it. Forward this along to your fun friend so they can start planning, and follow it with a nice thank you for always keeping you and your favorite people on your toes.

Holy matrimony. Let that maid of honour or best man in on a secret – Tough Mudder is the ultimate pre-wedding bash. Need reminding of all the fun a Tough Mudder even day brings, no problem. This is why you should organize to take on the Tough Mudder 5K, 10K or 15K course as part of the perfect Bachelor or Bachelorette party.

5 Reasons Tough Mudder Is The Best For Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties

1. It’s the ultimate bonding experience

Do you have a wedding party made up of lots of different friends or family groups? Let’s get them to bond the Tough Mudder way – by supporting each other across miles of terrain, tons of obstacles, and challenges that make the big day feel like a breeze. 

2. It’s all about the team

Tough Mudder pushes you to keep your head in the game. Want to push your wedding party to unlock the beast within? It’s the challenges that keep giving long after you down that celebratory beer. It’s all in good fun – and with teamwork at the helm, your crew will leave with a bond like no other. 

3. It’s a fun alternative to the regular bachelor/ette party scene

You could go out for a night on the town with sashes and crowns. Or, you could blow those basic plans out of the water with a party that will have your wedding party reminiscing for years to come – and the action shots to prove it.

4. You can make a weekend trip out of traveling to a new city 

Want to add another layer of adventure? Plan your Tough Mudder event with a side of travel by heading to a new city. We’ve got the details in our blog about fun things to keep the party going no matter where you end up. 

5. You’ll push yourself while having fun

Everyone leaves Tough Mudder better than when they arrived. If you want to push yourself and your wedding party, create a lasting bond and take on a wild physical challenge, we have just the opportunity. 

Make your wedding party plans with Tough Mudder group packages. Let us treat you like a VIP, and have the perfect Bachelor or Bachelorette party adventure.