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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Tough Mudder

Author: Tough Mudder May 25, 2022
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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!

Mudderhorn on course

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.

group girls running through obstacle

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.


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