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Case Creek Obstacles – 5K Mud & Obstacle Run

Name: Case Creek Obstacles – 5K Mud & Obstacle Run
Start: 2026-08-08
End: 2026-08-08
Location: Coal Valley

Coal Valley, United States • 8 Aug 2026

Case Creek Obstacles – 5K Mud Adventure Run

The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 7625 120th Avenue, Coal Valley, IL 61240. It includes a 5K (3.1 mile) Mud Adventure Run, a Ninja Kids Run and a Cross Country Trail Run.

The race is planned to run rain or shine and will only be postponed if conditions are unsafe; it may be postponed for a while if necessary. If a section is judged unsafe, the Case Creek portion of the course can be bypassed.

The main race area will include at least three obstacles. Named obstacles listed for the main area are Tire Wall, Ninja Scaling Wall, and Weight Lift. There is also a walk of about 1/2 mile to a separate viewing area for a monkey bars over water event. Certain locations allow spectators; spectator entry is $7.

Check-in requires a photo ID. Additional event details such as specific start procedures, wave types, and exact check-in times are provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Illinois Coal Valley

Race information

Website

5 km

5k Mud Adventure Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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