When And Where Is The Race?

The Kids Mud Run 2025 is expected to take place in Spring 2025. It is held at Father's House Acres, located at 3556 Oro Bangor Highway, Oroville, CA. The race is divided into heats of 50 to 70 kids leaving every 10 minutes. There are separate heats and courses for children aged 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-17. 

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How Much Does It Cost?

The Kids Mud Run itself is FREE! 

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What Is the Course Like?

The Kids Mud Run includes between 11 and 25 obstacles that involves climbing, crawling, jumping, and lots of mud! To make sure the course is age-appropriate, children will participate in heats based on their age categories (ages 4 to 6, 7 to 9, 10 to 12, and 13 to 17). Older kids will encounter longer courses and tougher obstacles, including some obstacles from the Adult Mud Run such as the water obstacles. 

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Can Siblings Of Different Ages Run Together?

In order to ensure the safety of all children involved, we cannot allow older children to run in a younger age group (or vice versa). We may make exceptions for children with special needs.

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What Is Pre-Race Registration?

Before doing the Kids Run, there is a 10-minute process for a parent or legal guardian to go through — it involves signing a liability waiver form, getting a race wristband, and making sure you know what to do next. To avoid the stress of long lines on Race Day, we strongly advise that you complete this process on the Friday prior to the Kids Mud Run itself, at the Lord's Gym Oroville at 2120 Bird Street. Those traveling from out of town are welcome to complete Pre-Race Registration at the Kids Mud Run on Race Day, but you will need to arrive one hour before your child's heat begins.​

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Who Can Sign A Liability Waiver Form?

Only parents or legal guardians can sign the  liability waiver form  for their child(ren). It CANNOT be signed by any other family member or family friend, even with the oral/written consent from the parent or legal guardian. Please note that a child CANNOT take part in the Kids Mud Run without a liability waiver form signed by their parent or legal guardian.

 

The forms will be made available at Pre-Race Registration. If a parent or legal guardian cannot make it to the Pre-Race Registration in person, they can download and sign a copy of the liability waiver form ahead of time. Someone else can then go to Pre-Race Registration on their behalf with the signed copy of the form and pick up the child's race wristband.

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Please note that the parent or legal guardian running with the child in a Parent and Child Heat OR Age 4-6 Heat needs to sign their own copy of the liability waiver form. 

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Can I Run With My Child?

Parents may run with their children aged 4 to 6. If your child is 4 or 5 years old, we HIGHLY recommend that a parent or guardian runs with their child.

 

If your child is aged 7+ and you wish to do the Kids Mud Run with your child, you can choose a Parent and Child Heat. If your child is signed up for a Regular Heat and not a Parent and Child Heat, you will not be able to run with them on the course; however, you still can follow them and watch them on the spectator trail. We may make exceptions for children with special needs—please talk to us at Pre-Race Registration.

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Please note that if you choose a Parent and Child Heat or an Age 4-6 Heat, you do not need to book a separate ticket for the parent or guardian running with your child. However, the parent or guardian running with your child will be required to sign their own copy of the  Liability Waiver Form  and pick up their own Race Wristband at Pre-Race Registration. 

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What Are Parent and Child Heats?

We have created Parent and Child Heats for parents or guardians who wish to conquer the obstacles and run in the mud with their kids between the ages of 7 and 17. Each child may run with one parent or guardian in these heats. 

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What is the Eric Chrismen Memorial Heat?

Eric Chrismen was a beloved friend and family member of the Kids Mud Run Team, and about a year ago we lost him after a long and brave battle with leukemia.

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Eric is survived by his beautiful wife, Cassandra, and two sons, Wyatt and Elijah. As a person, Eric was very loyal and dedicated, and he showed his family and everyone around him what love looks like. His family is very proud of the life he lived. We are honored to have known him, and to have his family with us.

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In honor of the strong family values Eric held, we have decided to dedicate one of our Saturday 7-9 heats in his memory. This will be the heat that one of Eric's sons is running.

 

What Should My Child Wear?

Your child will get wet and muddy, so make sure they are wearing clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting very dirty. We recommend bringing a towel as well as a change of clothes and shoes for them. Please make sure your child is not wearing flip flops or sandals as they might get lost in the mud or water.

 

Why Should I Pre-Order Kids Mud Run Merchandise Online? 

We have a limited quantity of shirts and shorts available in different sizes. We suggest you pre-order merchandise online to secure apparel in the size you need before we run out. ​

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How Can I Pre-Order Kids Mud Run Merchandise? 

You can place your order when you register your child(ren) online and pick up your pre-ordered items at Pre-Race Registration on Friday before the event or on Race Day! 

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Are There Other Attractions Available At the Kids Mud Run?

The following attractions will be available:

• All-day unlimited inflatables ($12).

• All-day unlimited sledding ($12).

• All-day unlimited inflatables and sledding combo ($20).

• A private Luxury Booth with misters (approximately 12' x 14') that hosts 7-10 people ($50 per hour).

These help to raise money to support the mission of the Lord's Gym.

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Can I Bring My Dog Or Other Animals To This Event?

Dogs and other animals (including emotional support, therapy, comfort and companion animals) are NOT allowed on this private church property, and therefore not allowed at this event.

 

We do make exceptions for service animals assisting people with disabilities. In order for an exception to be made, the owner must provide proof that the dog is a service animal. 

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Can I Bring My Own Food And Drink To This Event?

Outside food and drink is not permitted at this event. We will have concessions open with a variety of food and drinks available.

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Does My Child Receive Anything for Participating?

Yes. Every child will receive a military-style dog tag medal with a 30 inch necklace chain for finishing the race. 

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