Entering its second year, heats for the mud run begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22 at Community Park in Lewiston. The event is one part cross-country race and one part obstacle course that involves climbing, carrying, jumping and, of course, plenty of mud. The adult course is 3 miles; the Mini-Mudder, an 11-and-younger children’s course, is shorter and just as messy.
Before Aug. 4 the entry fee is $50 for adults and $20 for kids 11 and younger. After that the fee is $65 for adults. It includes a T-shirt, finisher’s award and a post-race shower and party. Registration is online at www.lcvdownanddirty.com, where you can choose your race heat — which means you can run with friends. The Mini-Mudder is a “run as you come” course.
If your desire to play in the mud ended at preschool graduation, bring a camera and cheer on family or friends. The course is set up for spectators to laugh and cringe from a close, but clean, distance.
Double Dare: Run it a prom dress.