Muddy Dash - Austin, TX

MAY
23
2026
Muddy Dash in Austin on May 23 is an untimed mud run with about a dozen muddy obstacles and a festival of music, food, and post race fun. Costumes welcome and teams encouraged for a messy, memorable day out.
Sat 23 May 2026

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Event overview

Muddy Dash in Austin, Texas takes place on May 23, 2026 at Travis County Fair Grounds, 7311 Decker Ln., Austin, TX 78724. The event is an untimed, recreational mud run that covers a few miles and includes multiple obstacle sections. Costumes are allowed. Spectator access at the venue is free.

Course and onsite services

The course contains about a dozen muddy obstacles where participants may run, walk, crawl, wade, slip, or slide. Mud pits are described as no deeper than waist deep. There is a festival area with food, music, sponsors, and post-race activities. Bag check is available for a fee of $5 paid at the event. Parking at the venue may include a cash-only charge of up to $20; some venues may accept card only.

Registration, packet pick up and teams

Two main registration options are offered: a basic value option and a VIP option. Included items vary by option; VIP registrants receive additional gear such as an event T-shirt, towel, drawstring bag, socks, and a silicone wristband. Packet pick up is scheduled at the venue on May 22. The event runs team waves; a team captain can create a team during registration so other members can join and be placed in the same wave. The organizer operates a program to donate one free local registration for each paid registration purchased. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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