Mud Madness 2026

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Mud Madness - SL Race Series

Chatelherault Country Park – Sunday 4 October 2026

Taking place in the stunning grounds of Chatelherault, this event involves mud runs, water slides, obstacles and even a dip in the river Avon...great fun for all ages & groups! 

The events

1km mini mud run & 5k family mud run

The event will start and finish on the lawn with individual warm ups for each race.

Start times:

1k mini mud run (Age 4-11)      09:45 & 10:00 (Staggered into smaller groups on start line).

5k mud run (family)                 Open to primary age children and above - under 8's to be accompanied by an adult.

The 5k event is staggered in waves every 10 minutes from 11:00. Select your wave when booking.

Entry fees    

1k mini mud run (Age 4-11)      £11.00 Junior                                                   

5k mud run (family event)        £23.00 Adults/£15.00 Juniors

                                                 Family ticket - £57.00 (max 2 adults & 2 juniors)

Group/Club discounts available - please contact us on the email at the bottom of this info section for more details.      
                                                                  

Booking Information

Bookings open 9 March 2026 @ 09:00 and close Thursday 1 October 2026 @ 23.59.

We cannot guarantee spaces after online bookings close and, depending on numbers, entries may not be permitted on the day.

Group/Club bookings - we appreciate that organising large group bookings takes a bit of time. Don't worry, if you would like to reserve a slot for your group, email us at [email protected] with your club’s name and approximate numbers. We will then allocate you a space, giving you time to gather all the entry information nearer the event.

The Course

The course will be marked clearly with signs, tape, and arrows. There will be marshals placed around the course in high visibility clothing, if at any time you require assistance or first aid contact one of them and they will assist you. Obstacles will be placed throughout the course. There will be water hazards on the course around the river Avon.

The children’s 1km is all on the lawn area with marshals at each of the obstacles. Whilst the 1km route is not suitable for adults, some of the little ones may need some assistance. The course will be taped off however, adults can easily jog around the route cheering the runners on. If your little one needs assistance, just pop under the tape to help. 

Gifts/prizes

At registration, all runners will receive their Mud Madness t-shirt. 

You will collect your medal at the finish line along with water and a snack. 

Car parking

There will be parking on site at Play Park and BBQ Area. Please DO NOT park in the Function Car park beyond the house

Toilets and changing facilities

There will be toilets within the Visitor Centre. There will be no changing facilities or showers at the event however we recommend you bring dry clothes and a bin bag to protect your car seat on the journey home!

What to bring?

Running shoes, gloves (not essential) and appropriate clothing. You may also want to bring a change of clothes for the journey home.

Bag storage

Storage tags will be available from registration on the day. The bag drop area will be on the lawn.

Post-event treat 

After the event, you are more than welcome (no matter how muddy) to pop into the Oaks Cafe. Located in the main house you will find an excellent lunch menu and as well as a selection of cakes, biscuits and treats.

Photography and Filming Notice

We want to let you know that photography and video recording may take place during our events. These will be available on the event website and social media channels shortly after the event. These images may be used by South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture and our sponsors for promotional purposes, including on websites, social media, printed materials, and reports that relate to this event.

By attending, you acknowledge that you may be included in event footage. We rely on legitimate interests as our legal basis for general event coverage.

If you prefer not to be photographed or filmed, please let us know during registration or speak to a member of staff on the day, and we will accommodate your request, including providing a discreet opt-out wristband.

All media will be stored securely and retained for up to 3 years in line with our retention policy. You can request removal of your image at any time by contacting: [email protected]

For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy. 

If you have any questions or queries, drop us an email and we will get back to you…

[email protected]