Tough Mudder - Chicago
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Tough Mudder Chicago
Tough Mudder Chicago takes place on August 29, 2026 at Rockford International Airport in Rockford, Illinois. The event offers multiple participation options over a single weekend at the airport venue.
Available event distances and formats:
- 15K, featuring 20 plus obstacles.
- 5K, featuring 12 plus obstacles.
- Infinity, an up to eight hour timed format with multiple laps.
- Spectator access and group packages.
Courses cover a mix of terrain, including fast, flat fields, wooded trails, and creek crossings. The event program lists a variety of obstacles; examples named for 2026 include Berlin Walls with 8 foot walls, Arctic Enema with an ice water dunk, and Augustus Gloop, an enclosed tube obstacle with high pressure water elements.
Event amenities and deliverables for finishers include 2026 finisher medals using the Hex System, a finisher shirt, an orange finisher headband, and a complimentary finisher beer or seltzer. Mudder Village provides festival-style services such as food, live entertainment, and spectator routes. Spectator passes are listed with an online price and a higher onsite price.
Operational notes include prepaid parking and bag drop options, a volunteer program that offers discounted event entry plus swag and food, and group packages for teams of ten or more. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
