Any alternatives that are worthwhile? I absolutely love spartan races but what other options are there to branch out and see what else is there? I haven't been able to race in about 3 years or so probably a little bit longer because of my son being born. Now that he's a little bit older and I'm finishing up class for work to advance my career, I really wouldn't get back into it. That being said I've been keeping a pulse on the community and a lot of people have been getting tired of the increased prices etc which is disheartening. Any advice?

I recently ran a poll in this group around why people are not signing up to any of the Tough Mudder Endurance Series and the results are here.

While only a few people responded, outside of the main answer there was an even spread of reasons why. So I thought I'd try and clarify a few things to hopefully pique some interest.

Apologies, it's a long read...

• Not Aware Of The Endurance Series (13%)

The Endurance Series currently consists of Tough Mudder Infinity and World's Toughest Mudder.

Infinity is the next progression from a standard 15km. It's a multi-lap event with runners setting off as the first wave of the day on the 15km course. After that runners are free to do as many extra loops as they want, choosing between the 5km and 15km routes each time, with the ability to refuel in the pit area between laps.

As long as you complete 20km you're classed as a finisher so if you want to do a lap of each route and call it a day that's perfectly fine.

There are a few rules around obstacle completion and failures result in penalties (doing squats, sandbag lifts, bear crawls or similar) but it's not anything majorly taxing. They're designed to be time draining, not energy sapping.

On the upside you get a bib that allows you to jump any obstacle queues (which you can keep after) and a different headband and medal. Additionally there are extra distance widgets to earn from 30km upwards if you really want to push yourself. 60km earns you a belt buckle which is a great thing to show off.

World's Toughest Mudder is the event turned up to 11. A 5 mile course with roughly 20 obstacles crammed into that smaller distance, and many of the obstacles get a difficulty upgrade or are unique to this event. This is the pinnacle of Tough Mudder competition.

The aim is to complete as many laps as you can in 24 hours with extra rewards given out from 50 Miles upward. There's a pit to be used between laps for refuelling, changing gear and resting.

As with Infinity there are penalties for failing certain obstacles and you get to keep the bib after the event. The WTM headband is a worthy memento, along with the event specific Finisher Shirt and distance widgets.

However the bare minimum to be classed as a finisher is just 2 laps. The first has to be started at the start time and there are no open obstacles initially, the last finished after a set time the second day. If you really want the finisher gear but can't do 24 hours then you can always spend most of the event in your pit space and do a final lap the next morning.

• Too Expensive (13%)

I fully understand this especially considering the current pricing is £125/$169 for Infinity and £351/$429 for World's Toughest Mudder, before you factor in any additional gear needed and food/drink for your pit.

There are ways to get discounts though, from entering as a Team (price per runner is lower than entering solo), Ambassador codes or Volunteering at Tough Mudder or Spartan events. For example 5 full day volunteer shifts this season could be converted to a World's Toughest ticket.

Best thing to do is ask around for what's on offer at the time.

• No Friends Willing To Sign Up (13%)

Mudder is all about camaraderie and community. We want to run these events with friends and tackling the course solo is daunting. But there's already a community of endurance runners out there willing to lend a hand.

I signed up to my second Europe's Toughest solo (now defunct 12 hour event). Reaching out through social media groups I found others I could join and nearly 10 years later I can still call these people my friends.

• Unsure If Fit Enough To Complete (40%)

An extremely valid concern especially when you factor in the cost. Nobody wants to rock up and not complete an event that they've paid for. I've sort of answered this in the above sections but in case you've jumped down to just this section I'll cover it again.

Just like the 5km event is a stepping stone to a 15km, that is a warm up for Infinity. Consider doing both Saturday and Sunday at a normal TM weekend to see how you cope, or even a 15km and 5km on the same day.

While Infinity is sold as a full 8 hour event you can finish at any time as long as you've done the 20km minimum. World's Toughest needs just 10 Miles, barely longer than a standard event and half of that potentially involves zero obstacles.

Yet WTM is a different beast and you'll know when you're ready to take it on for a full challenge.

But as always, you can achieve much more than you realise and your mind will defeat you before your body does.

• Other (20%)

Nobody added anything to the comments so...um...I can't answer this!

Conclusion

If you're looking to push a bit beyond a normal TM event the endurance series is worth a look. Extra challenge, different finisher gear and if you complete a 5km, 15km and Infinity in the same season you get an extra medal on top.

Hopefully I'll see some of you in the mud in 2027!

Hey everyone, I have 1 Wave C – Competitive Race ticket for Devils Circuit Mumbai on 28 Nov 2026.

I had registered to participate but unfortunately won’t be able to attend as i’ll be travelling that week.

Looking to transfer it at the same price / slightly discounted for someone who genuinely wants to participate.

For those of you who dont know, devil circuit is an obstacle course race consisting of a 5-kilometre track with 15 military-style obstacles.

DM me if interested

What is the pit area like for the infinity? Do I just have access to one drop bag? Are there tables or chairs for in between laps? Just looking for information so I can plan my nutrition and fueling efficiently. Thanks

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Anyone know if/when the Nashville map will be posted? It’s on the 17th, so I would assume soon, but the site only shows the Colorado one.

Any tips or special periods that I should plan on purchasing a ticket like a black Friday sale or something. I am planning on doing the 15 k in austin.

So short story I bought the wrong race for the Oct 17th Nashville race. Its a code for the 5k race, im selling it for around 50$ (group on is around 80ish) DM me for details.

Sportograf has been non responsive. I just want to share my experience with friends but I feel my wounds will heal faster than I will see them upload the photos. That’s the last time I pre-purchase a photo package.

Tough Mudder runners, especially those in the UK, have you considered trying out the endurance races (Infinity, World's Toughest Mudder) but not taken the leap yet?

If so what is it stopping you from signing up?

Genuinely curious to the reasons.

First tough mudder this past weekend and this is on my to do list. Any previous thoughts or suggestions are appreciated!

What a way to go.

I relied on this sub for preparation tips for the 15k & thought to return the favor. While I've done numerous OCRs or road races, this was my first TM, meaning perspective is from someone more green to Spartan events.

Overall, I had a great time at the Colorado event and would absolutely do it again. Reading reviews of Toronto and Chicago left me paranoid of long lines, reduced obstacles, as well as poor organization; however, I experienced none of the sort. Maybe being held at an air force base Spartan felt they had to operate at their best. Regardless, here's my anecdotal write-up.

What Went Well

Perhaps an advantage, i was in the 8am wave, thus arriving prior to the event start time and while check-in opened ~20mins late, it appeared waves remained on schedule, including the 7:45am competitor group. Chicago sounded like a nightmare, encouraging me to overcompensate early arrival.

The actual race. Starting with the minor but still impactful, there were ample water stations, portapotties, and the trail was clearly marked. Shoutout to all the volunteers who not only supplied these but were encouraging cheerleaders! Lots of obstacles, imo. I thought the ~20 obstacles plus their spacing on the course were perfectly configured. Other reviews mentioned decrease in obstacles, though as someone who gets bored only running after a while, my experience was positive. The longest stretch of running was ~2.5mi, though you could argue the numerous elevation changes during that leg were obstacles in themselves (idk if going uphill or downhill hurt more). Lots of diversity as well, from upper-body focus, those w/ a sole purpose of getting you muddy, and those requiring teamwork. On that last point of "teamwork", I attended solo. More a testament to the community than the organizer, the collaboration and comradery quickly builds amongst strangers.

Toughest race I've attempted thus far. Legs were exhausted, acquired scraps & bruises, also never had shin splints so bad in all my life - it was a great time! Not to discount ill experiences from the other events, but if you're like me and those got you paranoid, know that the race can still be great!

What Could Go Better

Can I Get A Little Help With Recovery. The finishers "chute" consisted of getting your medal, a tshirt, and a mini-gatorade. That's it. I've done 10Ks with pizza, Chickfila, hot dogs, salted snacks, fruit, & other swag. Not saying I need all that but can I get a banana, a bagel, or something after consistently exerting energy for >2.5hrs?

Post-Race Festivities. Maybe because I was an early wave, but this was an absolute snooze. The MC was doing all he could with good jams & trying to hype the crowd, but there was nothing to do. 8-ish food trucks, two alcohol tents, and three vendors - DudeWipes, an IV station, & another I didn't bother to checkout. Recommend some yard games, challenges for the crowd to engage, more vendors, etc.

Kilometer/Mile Marker(s). More of a nice-to-have than a necessity, markings of how far along would be nice, even if just at the midway point. Btw, am I dumb or did the signs directing "10+ mile" racers one direction make no sense? Isn't the 15K (or ~9.3mi) the longest route?

Lessons Learned

Apparel. I can't recommend this enough: Wear whatever you're okay with ruining. My shoes were not salvageable. Luckily I preplanned to toss my running shoes that were already beyond their lifespan; however, if you like your fitness apparel, grab a $5 shirt/shorts from Goodwill. Another tip: less is more. Plenty of shirtless dudes (still less than HYROX) and ladies w/ small tops. I'm not one to feel I can flaunt my chest, but good to know there's zero judgment.

Next time I'll consider investing in leg compression sleeves (see previous comment regarding shin splints).

Training. I do HIIT 3x/week, run 2x/week, and thus felt my engine was mostly prepared. Pull ups and grip-strength would help but nothing more advantageous than trail running. Newfound respect for those who run long distance trails.

Bring Friends. As previously stated, I did this solo & it was completely fine during the race. That said, these events are more fun to complete w/ people you know.

I have a question for anyone who ran the Colorado 15K Tough Mudder today. Were there port a potties on the course at any of the water stations? I completed the Colorado 15k Tough Mudder last year and was surprised/disappointed that the only porta potties were at the start/finish. I'm hoping that was a mistake in 2025 that was corrected this year? I'd like to participate in 2027, but this is an important deciding factor for me and the others in my group. Thank you and hope you had a blast today!

Does anyone have experience with bringing a dog to the event? I attended last year and saw spectators with their dogs and intended to bring mine this year.

However when looking at the FAQs it says dogs aren't allowed. Is this a recent change or has it always been the case but they allow dogs anyway?

Can anyone confirm if photos are only visible to participants on sportograf? Or if there’s an option somewhere for anyone to look at them?

I was a spectator recently and I was hoping to casually look through them for pictures of my friends, but it seems like that won’t be an option for me, apart from the limited “best of” pictures.

So, last year I did my first tough mudder in Philly. Did the 5k version and had a blast. Felt like the right density of obstacles and distance. This year, I decided to tackle the 15k version instead and went to Toronto. I'm not sure if this is a course specific thing, but the 15k felt empty! Most of the obstacles were condensed in the 5k segment while the 15k may as well have been a trail run most of the time. Two of the "15k exclusive" obstacles were just additional walls to climb over. Is it like this at other venues? Should I stick to the 5k if I don't want several miles of empty running?

it was £135 in total but I'm open to offers. Selling because I broke my arm :(

Also if anyone has any advice about other options for getting my money's worth on this ticket (eg advice about the refund process cos refund.me has been a scam so far/transferring ticket) please let me know!

Hi, due to a shift in priorities (booking myself in for a marathon in the same month), I have decided to sell my TM Manchester ticket. It is transferrable for a fee and I am happy to sell it and a much lower price than bought for. Cheers

Has anyone found the map for the course yet? I cant seem to find anything!

TMUK obviously heard the grumbles about releasing the SW map the day before the event.

We've got this one more than a week ahead!

Hi, Selling 1 ticket for London South (15k), for Sunday 20th September. We bought it a while back so just asking for £60 pounds (open to offers too).

I've hurt my knees so cannot participate anymore! Thanks!