Mudathon Intro

Well, in case you are thinking you are the first to sign up for this act of foolish courage then you are wrong! We ran the roads, the trail, the mountains and eventually ran out of places to run!! There being no other ideas and because we can we decided to run on mud ! Mudathon has been
around since 31st July 2021 when the first bunch of over 200 crazies decided to join us at Camp Ndunda in Embu for the first-ever mudathon event.
As if that wasn’t enough the second round took place at KESAL on the slopes of Mt. Kenya before retiring when the dark days of the plague (COVID-
19) ravaged our lands leaving our runners running in the opposite direction to any semblance of gatherings.

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The Beginning of Mud

Well, in case you are thinking you are the first to sign up for this act of foolish courage then you are wrong! We ran the roads, the trail, the mountains and eventually ran out of places to run!! There being no other ideas and because we can we decided to run on mud ! Mudathon has been around since 31st July 2021 when the first bunch of over 200 crazies decided to join us at Camp Ndunda in Embu for the first-ever mudathon event.
As if that wasn’t enough the second round took place at KESAL on the slopes of Mt. Kenya before retiring when the dark days of the plague (COVID-19) ravaged our lands leaving our runners running in the opposite direction to any semblance of gatherings.
Well the wait is over as the mudathon returns to the slopes of Mt. Kenya this time in Timau, Meru County on 30th November 2024 at 10:00 am.

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The Venue

Our host and implementing partner KESAL has been around for a long time. Since 1990 KESAL, a public outdoor training center has been training gallant public servants and corporate clientele in experiential learning. The venue is set in the forest away from any neighbors and with an array of badass adventure activities including a military-grade high ropes course, zipline, paintball, giant climbing tower as well as a functional shooting range! Plenty of accommodations from deluxe rooms to budget rooms to camping are available making this the ideal venue for us.

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Testimonials

“ The event was 'timam' Ndunda has lots of showers, very necessary* The pre-dance was fabulous, energy correct, the challenge was sufficient though the initial obstacles were continually packed and our things stayed safe. ”
Mark , Camp Ndunda participant
“ After completing the challenging course, we were grateful to have access to showers. It was such a relief to wash off the mud and freshen up. The food options available were fantastic as well; they catered to all dietary preferences, and the post-race meal was delicious and satisfying. ”
Alvo , KESAL participant
“ What impressed me the most was that the Mudathon was a family-friendly event. I was thrilled to be able to bring my kids along, and their lovefor adventure was tickled. ”
Michelle , Camp Ndunda participant

Obstacles

BALANCE CRAZE

Stepping off the planks is not an option!

TYRE FACTORY

The tyre factory dumped these here for you to find a way through!

OVER & UNDER

As Confusing as it is the higher ones demand you jump over while the shorter ones require you to crawl under.

WALL CLIMB

One of the easier ones where we climb up and slowly scamber down a precarious set of steps!

ARMY CRAWL

Raw military grit meets earth as you crawl through this harzadous barbbed wire obstacle!

SPIDER MAN

As you try figure this web out, it will be clear why spiders have 8legs!

MONKEY BRIDGE

How long can you hold on to the rope , if you can't the mud will be happy to welcome you below!

SEVEN SISTERS

A series of ditches where some team work might help you get in and out!

TYRE TUNNEL

There is no obstacle they want to see you standing and this is not an exception as you play hide and seek with the tyres.

TYRE SQUEEZE

Whether you lift the tyres or find your smallest size, you will need to squeeze through these tyres!

MUNYWEE

Raw earth is slippery, a tarp is for sissies!

UNDER THE NET

Claustrophobia meets darkness and Mud as you crawl through this one!

DUFF MPARARO

They said there will be swimming, they didn't specify in what pool!

HELLS KITCHEN

From the frying pan into the fire if you fail to jump this fiery pit from hell.

MENS BATHROOM

Hang tight on the Logs or wade your way through the cold pools!

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Mud from the Past

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Frequently Asked Questions

The mudathon course is a 5Km trail with between 10 and 20 obstacles depending on the category.

NO. We have an individual category in the mudathon as well as a dedicated admin team that can match you up with suitable teammates upon request.

There are a variety of transport an accommodation packages to make your travel easier. You may also self-drive and exit same day.

The mud run is designed to be fun and any level of fitness will work. Its always an option to skip an obstacle and lose some points.

The mudathon course requires basic level of fitness and is designed to be fun. Pretty much everyone should be able to do it as long as you can jog a little and have a knack for adventure.

Considering the terrain you need some form of sports shoes, however, please don’t ruin your $100 shoes doing this. Get clothes and shoes that you can afford to ruin. It would be great to come up with creative team regalia that makes you look cool, for example why not tear your t-shirt a little, wear a bandana or such.

We have accommodation on site for upto 200 athletes. The venue is also within easy reach to Meru and Nanyuki Towns and you can proceed there for your night after the event(however you will miss out on the bonfire party)

Yes, KESAL hosts hundreds of trainees at a go and has plenty of showers for a large group of participants.

Yes Indeed, please come with many as they help you take photos. They are only required to buy lunch and pay A small fee for the evening party ticket if hanging around.

This covers your race entry, a branded mudathon neck gaiter as your souvenir, access to the bonfire party as well as all event logistics from race support to photography and emergency health and safety care.

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