Hoppin Mad Mud Run

Event Questions & Answers

What is the Hoppin Mad Mud Run?

Hoppin Mad is an event for thrill-seeking athletes. Participants will conquer obstacles and celebrate their race with music, beer, flatbread pizza and mud.

What do I get?

• Hoppin Tech t-shirt (first 1000 participants only).
• Music.
• Post-race Flatbread Pizza & bananas, vitamin water, root beer and water.
• Ipswich Beer Garden & Cody Beer Garden will be available to those over 21. ($4 a beer)
• Race bib.
• Smoothies
• Free Alignments and Massage

Be responsible - do not drink and drive.

What should I bring?

• Your photo ID (required at packet pick-up). NO ID, NO RACE - USARA RULES.
• A change of clothes.
• An initialed, signed, and dated copy of the participant waiver.

Is there anything else I need to sign on race day?

As a matter of fact...Yes! All athletes MUST sign a USARA Waiver. These waivers are NOT on the website and we do not mail these to athletes. EVERYONE will be signing on race day.

What should I wear?

There's no way around it - you'll be filthy when you finish. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. We highly recommend good, solid running shoes too. There will be hoses to rinse off after the race, but we'd also recommend a towel or bag to sit on for the drive home!

I'm not in good shape. Can I do this?

This race is tough but it is more mind over matter than being in great shape.

Is the Hoppin safe?

There's certainly risk involved, but we take every precaution possible to get you to the finish line safely. There will be paramedics and an ambulance on site in case of an emergency.

When is the post-race party?

Beer will be served from 1 hour after the start of the first wave until three hours after the start of the final wave.

What if it rains?

Game on!

Will there be water along the way?

Yes. There will be several water stations on the course to keep you hydrated.

How long is the course?

The Hoppin course is 6.2 miles.

What's chip timing?

A chip is a miniature transponder in a specially designed housing, marked with a unique identification number corresponding to each Athlete. When participants pass the electronic equipment at the start and finish, your time is automatically recorded.

Can I get a refund? Can I transfer my registration?

Sorry, no refunds under any circumstances. You are allowed to transfer your registration until the modification deadline. Simply fill out our form with the following information:

• Name of participant who is being replaced
• New participant's name
• E-mail address
• Mailing address
• Phone number
• Birthday
• Gender
• T-shirt size

Are there showers available after the challenge?

There will be a fire truck decon system to help spray you down.

Can I bring my dog?

Your dog can enter the spectator area, but is not allowed on the course. All dogs must be on a leash and their owner is responsible for cleaning up after them.

What is packet pick-up?

Packet pick-up is where all participants must "check in" and pick up their packet. Your packet includes your race bib with safety pins, your chip timer, your t-shirt.

What are waves?

Waves will go out in 5minute intervals. We will be having many waves!!

*If you are a team, you will be body marked before race start. Please be sure to find out what group you are in prior to start.

What is body marking?

That is when we get to draw on you! That will be your number for your wave placement.

What if I am on a team?

Packet pick-up will include the team captain's timing chip and 5 bibs, as well as pins.

Can I pickup my teams packet?

As team captain you can pick up YOUR bib and timing chip, but the rest of the team members will have to come and get their race bibs themselves. This is to make sure that ALL athletes sign the USARA waiver, all team members must also show their ID only.

Please bring the following with you to packet pick-up:

• Your photo ID (required at packet pick-up).
• An initialed, signed, and dated copy of the participant waiver.

Can I pick up my friend's packet?

No, all athletes must sign their own USARA waiver and show ID. No exceptions! Sorry.

Can my kid compete?

Hoppin is only open to participants 15 years old and older. Parent must be at race site with them.

For any participant under 18 years old on race day, your parent or guardian must be present during packet pick-up to sign a waiver and release for you.

I have a different question. How do I find the answer?

Email us at heat.events@yahoo.com