The Petrified Mud Run

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Holbrook, Arizona

About two miles of hills, tires, water and mud, with a giant slide waiting at the finish line. Run it solo, bring your whole crew, and let the kids have their own muddy loop for free.

~2Miles of mud
20Obstacles
$25Entry
FreeKids loop

What you’re in for

Mud first, questions later

You start by charging up a big dirt hill and dropping straight into a muddy ditch, so nobody stays clean for long. From there the course winds through tire runs, berm walls and mud pits, slides you into the wash on a soapy bubble slide, and sends you wading through the river run before the long push home.

This isn’t a boot camp. Every obstacle can be finished on your own, there’s a way around any of them if you need it, and you set your own pace. Run it hard in the race wave or walk the whole thing laughing with your friends.

Here are a few of the obstacles

  • Mud ScrambleA big hill and a muddy ditch right out of the gate.
  • Tire MountainA heap of tires to climb up and over.
  • Bubble SlideSoap, a slide, and a splash down into the wash.
  • River RunWade the pools and climb over the dams.
  • Mud MountainThe last climb, then one wide slide into the finish.

…and plenty more!

Entry

Pick how you’re running

Every runner who crosses the finish line gets a Petrified Mud Run finisher hat, and spectators are always free, so bring the whole crowd to cheer you on.

Individual

$25
Per runner

Ages 14 and up can run on their own. Ages 11 to 13 are welcome on the full course alongside a registered parent or guardian.

Register

Team of up to 10

$150
Covers up to 10 runners

Businesses, churches, clubs, sports teams and families. Your team runs in the same wave, and the captain pays once for everyone.

Register a Team

Kids Loop

Free
Ages 4 to 10, no signup needed

A short, muddy loop right by the finish line with tire steps, a noodle forest, little humps and a mini finish hill. Just bring the kids anytime during the event. A parent or guardian signs a waiver for them on site, and they can play in the mud as long as they want.

Race day

Saturday, October 24

  • Check-in opens. Plan to get there about 30 minutes before your wave.
  • Kids loop is open, so kids can run it whenever they want
  • Race wave (ages 14 and up). The first man and woman across the line win, and they get their awards right at the finish.
  • Open waves start every 15 minutes

Where is it?

The course is in Holbrook, Arizona. We email directions and parking details as soon as your entry is paid.

Spectators are free and welcome. There’s a spot to watch the action and plenty of room to cheer at the finish.

The good stuff

What you get and what to bring

Every finisher gets

  • A Petrified Mud Run finisher hat, handed to you at the finish line
  • Showers to rinse off at the finish
  • Bragging rights for the rest of the year

Awards

The first man and first woman across the finish line in the 10:00 race wave get their names on the Petrified Mud Run trophy, which stays in Holbrook, plus a plaque to keep, handed out right at the finish line. To win, you have to go through every obstacle. There are fun awards too, for teams and more.

What to bring

  • Clothes you don’t mind ruining
  • Shoes that tie on tight, no sandals
  • A full change of clothes
  • A trash bag for the muddy stuff
  • Sunscreen and water

Questions

Good to know

Do I have to finish every obstacle?

Nope. Every obstacle has a way around it, and nobody will give you a hard time for using it. The only catch is in the race wave, where skipping an obstacle means you can still finish but you can’t win.

Is it timed?

No, there’s no clock. The 10:00 race wave is for anyone who wants to compete, and the first man and first woman across the finish line win. To win, you have to go through every obstacle, and volunteers will be watching the leaders. Every other wave is just for fun, so go at whatever pace you like.

How old do you have to be?

Ages 14 and up can run the full course on their own. Ages 11 to 13 can run it with a parent or guardian who is also registered. Kids ages 4 to 10 get their own free loop, and they don’t need to register. A parent or guardian just signs a waiver for them on site. Anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian to sign the waiver.

Is there a waiver?

Yes. Everyone signs a waiver at the registration table on race day before they run. Runners under 18 need a parent or guardian there to sign for them, and parents sign for kids on the free kids’ course too.

How do teams work?

The captain registers the team and pays $150 for up to 10 people. Then each teammate signs up with “Join a Team,” using the exact same team name, so everyone is on the roster and in the same wave. Your whole team runs together in one wave.

Can I run with friends without registering as a team?

Of course. Just pick the same wave when you each register.

Where exactly is it?

In Holbrook. Directions and parking details go out by email as soon as your entry is paid.

What if the weather turns bad?

The run goes on rain or shine, since it’s a mud run after all. If lightning or anything unsafe shuts the course down, we’ll email everyone who registered.

Can I get a refund?

Entries aren’t refundable, but you can hand your spot to a friend. Just email us their name before October 20.

Who do I ask about anything else?

Email us at howdy@discoverholbrook.com and we’ll get right back to you.

Registration

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Fill this out once for each runner. It takes about two minutes.

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