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Name: Muddy Dash - Charlotte, NC
Start: 2026-07-18
End: 2026-07-18
Location: Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant, United States • 18 Jul 2026

Muddy Dash - Charlotte, NC

Muddy Dash at Porter Farms in Charlotte, NC is a family friendly mud run held on July 18, 2026. The event features a 5K course with a series of obstacles, mud pits, slides and multiple "Muddy Moments" that require participants to run, walk, crawl, wade, slip or slide. Mud pits are described as no deeper than waist deep.

The event includes a pre party with music and a DJ and a post race festival at the finish area with live music, food trucks and beverages. Costumes are welcome and the event is presented without official timing or competition emphasis.

Registration options include a standard package that lists a race bib, finisher medal and access to the post race party, and a VIP package that lists VIP check in, a tour t shirt, towel, drawstring bag, sunglasses, a temporary tattoo and a silicone wristband. A Buy One Give One program will donate free registrations to local community members through partner organizations.

Logistics notes state a packet pick up the day before the event at Porter Farms, venue collected parking fees that may be cash only and up to twenty dollars, and an on site bag check available for five dollars. A course map is to be announced. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Mount Pleasant

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5 km

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

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