Muddy Trails 5K / 10K / Little Muddy Kids Fun Run / 5K-9 Fun Run

ROB FLEMING PARK

Everyone loves the annual Muddy Trails 5K / 10K / Little Muddy Kids Fun Run / 5K-9 Fun Run! Run in early April each year, the course winds through the beautiful George Mitchell Preserve Trails, located on 1,800 wooded acres, adjacent to Rob Fleming Park located in the Village of Creekside Park. The chip-timed 5k and 10k race is recommended for participants ages 10 years and older of all fitness levels. There will also be a kids race for the nine and under set. The post-race party will be held at Rob Fleming Park with a live Zydeco band and mudbugs for everyone!

The Muddy Trails Bash benefits programs and service offered through The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department. The Woodlands Township Recreation Center was constructed in 1993 to serve The Woodlands through programs, promotion of health and well-being of residents and visitors, and to provide a facility that did not limit involvement due to cost. Since its opening, The Woodlands Township Recreation Center has served the community through recreation program scholarships and promotion of other not-for-profit groups.

Little Muddy Buddy Kids Fun Run

5K-9 Fun Run

RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Race Day activities begin at 3:00 PM, with Race Day registration open until 4:30 PM. Races will begin at 5:00, with awards following immediately after. Race Day ends at 8:00 PM.

RACE COURSE DESCRIPTION
The USA Track & Field certified 5k course incorporates Creekside Forest Drive, The George Mitchell Preserve, and culminates in front of Rob Fleming Park. All kilometers will be marked.

ELIGIBILITY
The 5k and 10k is recommended for participant's ages 10 years and older of all fitness levels and both will be chip-timed events.

WEATHER
Weather conditions in The Woodlands during April vary. You should expect cool, wet conditions, and train accordingly. The race will NOT be postponed.

FINISH LINE LOCATION
The race finishes at Rob Fleming Park. Scoring and chip timing for the race will be done by Run Wild Sport Timing, Inc.

RESTRICTIONS
Baby strollers/joggers (of any type), skateboards, in-line skates, bicycles, etc. will not be allowed. No pets will be allowed on the course.

ENTRY FEES

• 5k Race - $20 before March 15, $25 after, $30 on race day
• 5k9 Race w/your Dog! - $20 before March 15, $25 after,
  $30 on race day (limited to 50 participants)
• 10k Race - $30 before March 15, $35 after, $40 on race day
• Little Muddy Kids Race - $15, before March 5, $20 after

REGISTRATION
Registration can be completed online or, participants can register in person at either The Woodlands Recreation Center, located at 5310 Research Forest Drive or at Luke's Locker on Market Street (9595 Six Pines Drive) in The Woodlands. Race day registration will be held at Rob Fleming Park.

CHIP TIMING DEVICE
A chip must be worn by all runners. Tags are provided by Run Far Racing Services; ChronoTrack "D" timing tag allows race organizers to print an integrated bib and tag for each participant, encoding the runner’s bib number into the tag’s RFID chip at the time of printing. The peel-off, disposable portion of the bib becomes a tag that runners attach to their shoes. ChronoTrack’s tag solution is lighter, less expensive than revious timing methods, and most important to race organizers and participants - disposable! Runners no longer need to stand in long lines to "tag check" their timing devices as with previous solutions. And after the race, tired participants can avoid yet another line to return expensive tags.

RACE PACKET
The race packet will contain a cotton Muddy Trails 5k shirt, entrance into the Muddy Bowl crawfish boil, and more to come. The shirt sizes will be on a first come-first served basis.

RACE DAY PARKING & INFORMATION
Parking will be available at and around Rob Fleming Park. Please check back with us for updates on parking details and maps.

BAG DROP-OFF
The bag drop-off will be located at Rob Fleming Park and open at 3:00 PM on race afternoon. Instructions for using the bag drop-off will be in your race packet.

WATER STATIONS AND MEDICAL SUPPORT
Water stations will be located at the start, finish, and at least one additional location along the race course supplying water and sports drinks. A special thanks to The Woodlands Township for the product on the course. Memorial Hermann - Sports Medicine of The Woodlands will be on the course and at the finish line to provide first aid assistance.

RACE PHOTOGRAPHY
Race photography will once again be supplied by Race Shots. You can visit their website and see photos following the race by going to www.raceshots.net and clicking on the Muddy Trails.

POST RACE PARTY AND AWARDS CEREMONY
The Muddy Bowl will be held at the Lodge at Rob Fleming Park with a entertainment and mud bugs for everyone. Awards will be distributed for:

• Top male and female overall
• Top male and female Masters, ages 40 and up
• Top three male and female in following age groups:
  

  Age 14 and under Ages 15-19 Ages 20-29 Ages 30-39

  Ages 40-49 Ages 50-59 Ages 60-69 Ages 70 and up

The awards ceremonies will start promptly when the last finisher is in.

VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are needed to help make the race a great experience for all participants. Volunteers will receive a specially designed t-shirt and an invitation to the Muddy Trails Bash. To volunteer, call The Woodlands Township, Parks and Recreation at 281 210-3900.

Click here to see 2009 race results.
Click here to see 2010 race results.
Click here to see 2011 race results.