Tough Mudder Austin

Tough Mudder Austin is held at Burnet, Texas, on February 27, 2027. This is obstacle course racing rather than a road event, with three formats on the program: a 15K (9.3 miles), a 5K (3.1 miles) and Infinity, an open format whose distance is not fixed. Start times and elevation gain are not published, so check the schedule with the organizer.

Obstacle racing asks for more than running fitness. Upper-body strength, grip and the ability to recover quickly between efforts all matter, since the running is broken up by obstacles rather than run continuously. Prepare with a mix of easy running, hill work and simple strength training such as pull-ups, carries and crawling drills. The 5K works as an introduction, while the 15K and Infinity suit runners who already have both endurance and a taste for mud.