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Event Overview
Same Awesome Venue. All New Event Series
Tough Mudder Half Presented by Merrell is the leading five mile obstacle course challenge in the world. The latest creation from our mad-minded course designers offers all the thrills of Tough Mudder, in just half the distance.
5 Miles. 14+ Obstacles
As high flying as the airport it’s built upon, Tough Mudder Half Chicago is one of our flattest and fastest North American courses. That means it’s easy, right? Wrong. What this course lacks in elevation it makes up for in multiple gauntlets of brand-spankin-new 2016 obstacles. Diverse and dirty, this Windy City sidewinder of a course will take you through sprawling fields, vegetated woodlands and riverside trails.
Check out the all-new 2016 Tough Mudder Obstacle Line-Up
Teams
CREATE A TEAM
Tough Mudder is a team challenge that focuses on camaraderie over course time, recruit your friends and family to join in on the fun. Click here for more information.
CREATE YOUR TEAM FUNDRAISING PAGE
Make your Tough Mudder experience even more memorable by running and raising for a cause. Fundraise for a charity of your choosing by SETTING UP A FUNDRAISING PAGE and sharing it with everyone you know today. We’ve also expanded our TOUGH MUDDER CHARITY FAMILY providing you the chance to run for free and raise for the cause of your choice.
CORPORATE TEAMS
CREATE YOUR CORPORATE TEAM
Redefine team building by getting out of the conference room and into the mud with Tough Mudder Corporate Team Packages. Bond your team in the most unconventionally awesome way possible.
Pricing
This is for 1 Event Ticket and includes:
- Headband
- Performance Finisher Tee
- Finisher Beer
- Free Photography
This is for 1 Event Ticket with registration protection and includes:
- Headband
- Performance Finisher Tee
- Finisher Beer
- Free Photography
Event Essentials
Spectators
Just like in a sports stadium, Tough Mudder Half spectators and fans energize our Mudders-- that’s why we offer discounted tickets for spectators who register before event day. Encourage Mudders as they muster the courage to run up Everest and over Berlin Walls. Explore and enjoy our action-packed base area featuring music, refreshments, sponsor activations and exclusive Mudder Village obstacles for both participants and spectators to try out.
Spectator registration is available online for $20 until Friday at midnight before event weekend. If you miss the online registration deadline, spectator tickets will be sold for $25 on site.
FRUIT SHOOT MINI MUDDER
Every Tough Mudder course in the US, UK & Ireland will feature a Fruit Shoot Mini Mudder course, a one-mile kid-friendly challenge. Check out the 3 new obstacles making a debut in 2016 (similar to the ones their parents try to conquer on the Tough Mudder course!) Giveaways include Fruit Shoot drinks & tattoos.
Requirements
- Kids must be 7-12 years old & at least 42 inches tall
- Tickets & waivers must be purchased/signed on-site or online HERE.
- Sneakers & Change of clothes are advised
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Event Day
Volunteers
Join our team of Tough Mudder Half Volunteers (MVPs) and create a life-changing experience for yourself and others. As an added bonus, all MVPs get a discount off a future Tough Mudder or Tough Mudder Half.
Waivers
All participants and spectators must sign a waiver in order to gain entry to the event.
Save time: print and sign your waiver before arriving on site. Waivers will be posted in this page week before event weekend.
Day-of Event Registration
On-site participant registration will be based upon space available.
Start Times
If members of the same team are assigned to different start times, the entire team is permitted to join the latest start time assigned to a team member. Participants may not move to an earlier start time.
PLEASE NOTE: Wherever possible, participants have been assigned to the closest available start time to what they requested when registering for the event. However, due to demand, participants may find that they are not in the start group time they had requested. Please do not contact us requesting a time change.
Local Sponsors
Coming Soon...
Mudder Village
What to Bring
Ticket(s): Either print your EventBrite ticket(s) or download the EventBrite app to display your tickets on your phone when you arrive at check-in.
Signed Waiver: Print and sign your waiver before arriving on-site. This will speed up your check-in process.
Photo ID: A valid photo ID is required to verify your registration. Your ID must have your picture. You will not be allowed in without proper identification, defined as a government-issued ID with name, signature, photo and birth date such as a driver's license or passport.
Don't leave your ID in the car – you'll have to go back and get it.
Cash: Bring a pocket full of cash for concessions, beer & merchandise. ATMs will be available in the base area, but we strongly recommend you bring cash with you - ATM service could be interrupted, leaving you sad and hungry.
What to Wear
Normal running shoes. Spikes or cleats are strictly prohibited.
Gloves and hat (if weather is cold).
Warm/dry clothing to change into after the event.
Costumes. Creativity. A sense of humor.
Sunscreen.
Optional: Hydration system filled with water, not beer.
Not optional: Please arrive fully hydrated and take advantage of water stations on course.