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Name: Muddy Dash - Richmond, VA
Start: 2026-07-25
End: 2026-07-25
Location: Matoaca

Matoaca, United States • 25 Jul 2026

Muddy Dash Richmond

The Muddy Dash is a mud-themed obstacle course event held at the Virginia Motorsports Park in North Dinwiddie, Virginia. The event occurs on July 25, 2026, and is organized by Viral Run. Participants navigate a course designed with various terrain and obstacle elements.

The course covers a distance of up to 3 miles (approximately 5 km). It is a non-traditional run where participants engage in activities such as running, walking, crawling, wading, and sliding through mud and water. The event features a variety of obstacles that are updated periodically to include new designs.

The event utilizes the grounds of the Virginia Motorsports Park, located at 8018 Boydton Plank Road. Registration options include value and VIP tiers. Participants have the ability to select specific start times to navigate the obstacle course alongside other attendees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Up to 3 miles (5 km)

United States Virginia Matoaca

Race information

Website

Muddy Dash

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

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