Tough Mudder - Chicago
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Tough Mudder Chicago - Richardson Adventure Farm, August 29, 2026
Tough Mudder Chicago takes place at Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove, Illinois on August 29, 2026. The event offers multiple formats on the same weekend, including timed and untimed options, and a festival area called Mudder Village with food, live entertainment, and spectator routes. Parking and bag drop are available with prepaid fees during checkout.
Distances and formats include:
- 15K with 20+ obstacles
- 5K with 12+ obstacles
- Infinity an 8-hour format with multiple chip-timed laps
- Spectator access to Mudder Village
- Group packages for teams of 10 or more
The event includes 2026 finisher items such as a Hex System finisher medal, a finisher shirt, the iconic orange headband, and a complimentary finisher beer or seltzer. Sample obstacles listed for the course include Berlin Walls, Arctic Enema, and Augustus Gloop. Volunteer roles are available with discounted entry and event swag; VIP and corporate group upgrades are offered for teams seeking additional services. The Infinity format provides first access to the course on select weekends and allows participants to stack additional 15K or 5K laps within the allotted time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.