Marine Mud Run

The Roanoke Marine Mud Run will be entering their 25th year which offers several race options for the semi-pro runners down to the neighbor next door that has never entered a 5k race.

• DEVIL DOG DARE OBSTACLE COURSE RACE - Challenge yourself to the area's best obstacle course race featuring over 20 obstacles and terrain challenges along the 3-5 mile course.
• 5K MUD RUN (Individual) Race - 5K Race through scenic Greenhill Park.  Course includes terrain challenges such as hills, the river, trails, and the famous Mud Pit at the finish line.
• DEVIL PUP DARE KIDS RACE  Your kids will have an awesome time conquering obstacles and taking on terrain challenges over our 1 mile course designed just for kids up to 12 years of age.

MARINE MUD RUN VIRTUAL: You can take on the VIRTUAL DEVIL DOG DARE, 5K MUD RUN or DEVIL PUP DARE KIDS Races anywhere! You can take this on anywhere and encourage running on trying trails or state parks for a more authentic "mud run" experience.  Sign up by selecting the appropriate VIRTUAL race. 

• VIRTUAL Devil Dog Dare - You can take on the Virtual Devil Dog Dare anywhere!  For a more authentic "Mud Run" experience, choose a trail, state park or other area with more challenging terrain. 20 Challenging Exercises and 4,5 Mile Run
• VIRTUAL 5k Mud Run - You can take on the Virtual Marine Mud Run anywhere!  For a more authentic "Mud Run" experience, choose a trail, state park or other area with more challenging terrain. 5K Run
• VIRTUAL Devil Pup Dare - You can take on the Virtual Devil Dog Dare anywhere!  For a more authentic "Mud Run" experience, choose a trail, state park or other area with more challenging terrain. 1-2 Miles with Exercises designed for 12 and under.

The event is a non-profit officiated and hosted by the Roanoke Valley Marine Corps League, Detachment 426. It has become a historical and memorable community event with support from Roanoke County Parks and Recreation, Roanoke County Fire Department, and local Nurses Associations.  Proceeds from this event benefit Roanoke Toys for Tots Foundation and Camp Roanoke.  Each of these organizations benefits underprivileged children in the Roanoke area.

If you have yet to take the Marine Mud Run Challenge, you're missing out on the cleanest fun you'll ever have with a 5K race...It's a pretty muddy affair!