Spent way too long trying different options to get the cyber Monday deal to work. Frustrating. Emailed them 3 days ago about and no response. God forbid you buy and have issues. No cs. read more

I was a DIRTY DIRTY girl today! I also learned what a Dirty Sanchez is (thanks to the large team name in front of our group), then I proceeded to strip down to my birthday suit in the parking lot and get my ass rinsed out - so all in all today was quite an interesting day to say the least. Spring Break at the Lake was crazy! My first and I think I went about it as well as a virgin mud runner could, being the prissy beeotch that I am on occasion - I was a bit scared to totally trash my legs crawling on my knees over the rocks so I did my best to not come out bruised and bleeding - I wore shorts and the scrapes are very minimal but I can see how you can really get severely wrecked on the course and obstacles if you are going balls to the wall out there. I wore a bikini under my shorts and tank and my vibrams which proved to be a pretty solid choice. The mud pits were insane fun but nerve wrecking to me at the same time - having never experienced a mud run I am SO lucky Rich J. was there to hold my hand through almost every single pit - with drop offs in the pits, I was terrified each time we were in one (I guess I didn't want to encounter any injury that would prevent me from my real running and workouts) but at the same time it was an unforgettable fun experience. The polar plunge was crazy freezing - this way out did any ice bath I've ever taken in life - holy shit!!!!! I can't wait to see the pictures as there was no way in hell I was able to get any - I'm pretty sure the Go Pro cams hold up well out here but we didn't have ours with us today and everything else was checked in with bag check (which was well organized) - thank god! We had been there since 9A since the group packets I had paid to be mailed to us never arrived and we had to deal with same day pick up. Timed Teams in the 10A wave seemed to take forever to start - we were 10-30 which didn't start until after 11A. I'm not sure if the goal was to start in waves each minute of the hour but it didn't go off that smoothly and everyone was pushed back a bunch. The finisher medals are pretty sweet! Parking was $10 cash Customer service ended up proving to be completely useless and downright rude in the end when I reached out to them Tuesday before the race to ask why we had never received the shipment I paid to be mailed to our group. Not cool! I wouldn't necessarily recommend this exact mud run due to some of the organizational issues but I'm pretty certain I'd be up for another mud run in the future. read more

Irvine Lake Mud Run - 2013 finish medal - Races & Competitions Near Me - Irvine, California

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This was my first mud run and it was a good one! Mud runs can get pretty expensive and I think $40 for a 5K is kind of ridiculous and being the frugal person I am, I bought tickets through VOICE DAILY DEALS for only $20 6 months in advanced! Sure you don't know what is going to come up in 6 months but yet, it was a pretty good deal if you ask me! Picking up the bib numbers was super easy. Went to a store, gave them my team number name, picked up the bibs and shirts (bought a parking pass as well for $10) and then off you go! that simple The race itself was pretty fun! You enter a mud river after about a minute of running. After that, it was kind of a stretch. Wish there were more obstacles in between but for the most part it was good:) Definitely wear some tight clothing because if you don't, the mud will definitely way you down and you don't want that. Where some high socks (not ankle) because they might fall down. No need for goggles and ductape! You will do just fine. There was a slight mishap at the mud slide. Some boards fell into the water and it held up the line quite a bit. I had to wait about 20 minutes but you know what, i think it was worth it because it was so fun to slide into mud water...which I could not reach by the way so beware.....you should know how to SWIM! There are bag check ins so feel free to bring your stuff. Donate your muddy shoes too! As for the showers, they were nice enough to provide some body wash for you. The showers are quite weak but I guess it can get the job done before getting into your car. I brought gallons of water just in case if the showers were crowded but it wasn't. The water did come in handy when we had to wash our dirty feet (didn't have shoes since we donated it) Overall, fun thing to do once in your life!! NOTE: -Definitely do bag check in ( you don't want to walk barefoot to your car..it was a pain) -bring ID if you want beer -lots of vendors and food afterwards -receive a medal after you cross the finish line -photographers present to capture your dirty self -CAR WASH OBSTACLE: go into it backwards!! it'll save you the trouble of breathing and eating bubbles ;) read more

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Did this one two years ago. Two words... LOVED IT! Did it with a meetup group called OCAP. My friend that I knew from my brother had a extra ticket for 25 dollars! Man... saved a lot of money for this event. I decided to spice things up from my 5k and 10k runs that I've done in the past and give mud run a chance! Gosh... opened my eyes of many things out there that I would love to do. Didn't really care about the time or anything for this one. Took my time and just came here to get covered with mud and do the obstacles... some of them I was scared of my mind. Me and heights don't mix! I got threw it though! At the last mud pit, I did it twice! Two cannon balls = one hell of a day. Skin became nice and smooth. Can't complain about that! RECOMMENDATIONS -Wear clothes that you don't mind throwing away and shoes you don't mind donating after the race.! -Extra towels so your car doesn't get dirty! -Take your time and have fun! read more

Irvine Lake Mud Run - Races & Competitions Near Me - Irvine, California

This race was pretty fun, after looking at some of the reviews from a few years ago I can say a lot has seemed to change. Everything was well organized, & there were a lot of helpful volunteers. Since I live in the San Fernando valley I opted to pay the $10 for race day pick up (packet mail back was $11) since I wasn't going to bother driving all the way to Orange County during rush house traffic to pick the packet up from Road Runner shoe store. Picking up my packet was a breeze, you find your name and your bib number is to the left of your name, you tell your number to the next table & you're done, the free bag check was very quick also. The race itself was great, I was in the 9am times individual part of the race which they stagger in waves so there isn't a ton of people at once waiting for others to finish mud pits or obstacles. The email you get the week leading up to your race has the start time for your wave. There were water stations at each mile mark (3 total inside the course & 1 at the finish line) & volunteers at each obstacle as well as EMTs through out the course. At the end of the race there's a large shower area & a covered area to change clothes. There were a few food trucks, taco & hot dog stand, a few beer trucks, & a stage for a few bands to play live music. The entire event is pretty fun, the early bird price for the race is around 49 or 59 which is a little expensive but on their facebook page they're always having special promo codes to enter to save $15 or 25% so it's worth it if you can get it cheaper. Oh and some tips during the race use shoes that still have some try of traction like hiking shoes but nothing too heavy. I wore an old pair of Nike Shox that I planned on throwing away & it was a bad move. The bottom were worn down so I kept slipping as I was getting out of every mud pit so I pretty much had to grab dirt and pull myself out the pits & since the shoes were so heavy I sank a lot fast in the pits & would have to pull my legs out almost each step. Also try to wear light weight clothes so the water and mud doesn't slow you down. I wore a thick pair of basket ball shorts & running in those while wet slows you down a lot too. read more

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Scam scam scam scam!!! I have been doing 7 of these mud runs with zero issues up u til last April 2019 when I signed up along with 15other people to do the June 2019 mud run. 2 weeks before the race we all got an email saying the mud run was going to be postponed till MARCH 2020 ummm NO. I did not sign up or agree to having to wait. Non of us received any emails reguarding the upcoming mud run March 14 2020. I sent many emails asking for my money back to not get a response. They stole all of our money we all had to call our banks to dispute the charges. And have went to the BBB to file a complaint about the shady business practices. It really sucks I will never do one of your run ever again. read more

My first time doing a mud run so I didn't really know what to expect. While I have some reservations about the event, we did have fun which I guess is all you can ask for. For first timers, here are my lessons learned: - The mud permeates your clothing and shoes and it is nearly impossible to clean. Do not try to wash the cloth in your washer/dryer. It will coat them with a mud residue. Try rinsing your cloth in a bucket repeatedly until the water begins to clear up. Alternatively, wear clothe that you can trash after the race. They also accept shoes for donation after the race. - While a photo of you coated in mud might be great Facebook material, it is nearly impossible to capture and you run the risk of destroying your gear. I had the clever idea of putting my iPhone in a waterproof case. Well that worked fine until I took my first plunge into the mud. With the case coated with mud, my phone was useless. Same for sports watch - if you want to track your distance, put in a zip lock. - The obstacles are all really optional. But you should do as much as you can unless you're physically unable to. If you have the attitude of trying not to get dirty, don't even go. You're not gonna have fun and you'll look like a stick-in-the-mud. - Bring a change of clothing and flip flops. There is a shower area. 'Shower' is a generous term as it consists of nozzles on garden hoses with a weak flow. It will take a while to rinse all the surface mud off. While you're doing this, there are a row of people behind you scrutinizing your every move and wishing that you hurry up. - Do not bring anything white. I was naïve enough to bring a white canvas bag to hold our clean cloth. Was not my smartest move. - Do print out your confirmation and the scan code. It will make your check-in much more smooth. - Carpool if you can. You will save the $10 per vehicle and reduce the parking congestion. - Unless you're in the elite category, don't worry about your time. You're not timed anyway and there are waits at many of the obstacles. Just relax and enjoy the experience. - Don't believe the website warning about prices going up if you don't sign-up by a certain date. Every time that date arrived, it was extended. The price actually never went up. - Treat the medals with extreme care. 2 out of 3 medals broke by the time we got home. Hopefully these tips make your experience just a little enjoyable. Just go and have a great time and don't be a stick-in-the-mud! read more

I ran the October 16 Mud Run with a group of friends and had an amazing time! The obstacle course kept us entertained the entire time! What's really interesting is the level of detail that goes into the course planning. For instance, I noticed the different consistency of the mud. Certain course had very runny mud, while other mud pits were like suction cups! I am most definitely running it again next year! YAYY!! Advice for 1st time mud runners: 1) Wear light fabric clothing or very little clothing. Mud gets REALLY heavy! 2) Duct tape your shoes so it doesn't get stuck in the mud! 3) Don't waste time at the shower stall... the water pressure sucks. Instead, get hosed down. And bring face/body wipes! 4) Coordinate outfits with your team!! Be creative!! read more

Irvine Lake Mud Run - Winners!! - Races & Competitions Near Me - Irvine, California

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The best Mud Run in So Cal. The location is close to all of OC and the scenery is nice and the runners are the best looking!! :O) pics = http://www.pbase.com/surfnmoto2/mud_run_ read more

I will admit, I had a good time. Despite the weather being hot, we weren't sweating too badly. Our heat wasn't until noon. But by then the porta-poddies were kinda gross and there was no water to wash your hands. Kind of silly saying that since we were just going to jump in the mud. But I can't go without washing my hands. I wish they would've had more food vendors. I shared a hot dog and tri-tip wrap with my friend. They both were not worth the price and didn't taste good to me at all. The chili cheese fries from the Tommy's truck were bomb! As far as the course, there were long lines to go through the obstacles. It took us about two hours to complete the course. There were some parts that you literally had to sit on your butt and slide down. Do not wear clothes or shoes you're attached to or plan to wear again. I ripped a few small holes in my sorts. And my hands and knees were all cut up at the finish. The lines for the showers were insane. I would recommend coming with a group of people, setting up a shower tent, and bringing in food of your own. It was our first time out, so now we know what to expect. read more

Irvine Lake Mud Run - 5k through the mud. Handle it! - Races & Competitions Near Me - Irvine, California

This event was so much fun! I have never done a mud run before but I'm definately doing another one. I recommend, to get the most out of the experience, to work-out ahead of time and prepare. Hiking note, I think this would be a great spot! read more

Irvine Lake Mud Run - Races & Competitions Near Me - Irvine, California

I did the mud run with two of my girlfriends and my boyfriend. We had SO SO much fun!! The obstacles were fun. If you're looking for a total challenge, then this may be too easy for you. You start out in waves so if you're signing up with friends be sure to sign up and register together or in a Group. Luckily my girlfriends and I got to start together; my bf had to catch up to us. You don't really get a lot of running time...the main thing is the obstacles...once you get a good momentum you have to stop again for an obstacle but it was so fun! The one thing that kinds sucked was the line for the slide at the 1 mile mark. SO many people...but it kind of gives you a chance to meet up with your friends and group so Its all good. As for clothing. I would recommend covering up your knees...there are a few obstacles where you have to crawl on your knees and the dirt has pebbles and rocks in it. Wear tight shorts or pants so that the dirt doesn't weigh you down and definitely wear high socks at least over the ankle, ankle socks will fall and you will find yourself stopping to throw your socks away. NO BUENO! :) WEAR SUN BLOCK! I forgot to and got totally baked! HAHA! Sports bra tan is NOT attractive. LOL Also be careful when sliding down the dirt hills...there are HUGE rocks poking out and if you're sliding down on your badonk , its painful! HAHA! It also could be a good idea to take your shoes to your feet as its possible you could lose them at one point. :)I don't want to give away the fun parts so I will let you find out for yourself. They do have showers but are VERY crowded...I would recommend taking many bottles of water to rinse off after...but I found that no amount of water helped without soap. HAHA I just brought a blankey and sat on that till I got home to shower. All in all I had a GREAT time! I do recommend the Mud run to anyone interested! Do it with friends! So much fun! read more

Irvine Lake Mud Run - Races & Competitions Near Me - Irvine, California

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This was the first ever mud run for the 13-members of Team Dirtbags. We were all anxiously awaiting the run and i have to say, it did not disappoint. Our wave didn't start until around 12:00pm which made it possible to get in a good amount of pre-race drinking of Mud Slides, Hurricanes and Zombies. Nobody could remember which wave we were supposed to run with so we just tagged along with Wave 55 (turns out we were registered for 53 but nobody cared). Richard Blade officially announced the starting of each wave. There were a few mud obstacles at the beginning and about 1/2 way through the race I was beginning to feel slightly disappointed that there weren't more. Well...that feeling quickly passed as we reached the last mile. There were an insane amount of mud and water pits along with a home stretch of mud hills that seemed to go on forever. Our team def did an excellent job of embracing the mud. Gang tackles and stealth take downs were constant objectives. We were one of the slowest teams (265 out of 319) at 1hr and 20min and definitely one of the drunkest teams. Parking was a breeze. Showers were absolutely freezing cold. Bag check was smooth and efficient. Beer garden was cool with plenty of different food options (Thai, pizza, bbq, dippin dots, Tommy's) and of course beer and live music. Great, great experience and I'd totally do it again. Maybe. Probably. read more

Irvine Lake Mud Run - Team Dirtbags 2011 - Races & Competitions Near Me - Irvine, California

Spring Break @ the Lake!! So much fun running this with my coworkers. Lots of mud and fun obstacles along the way. The mudslide took forever but it was worth it to splash into a crap ton of muddy water. Haha. Oh and the freebies were pretty sweet. I got sunglasses, a sweatband, a case of Zico coconut water, and lots of Popchips! :D I don't know if I would do this exact race again but it was a lot of fun and the Tommy's truck and beer garden totally hit the spot after the run! Tip: Pay for PREFERRED PARKING!! Totally worth the extra money! And sign up for the early waves! read more

Its 2013 and ready!! My second this year, it's exciting, deeerrttyyyy, muddddeeey and creyzeeeee. I loved it but this time, I may not give up my fave tennis shoes, lol. read more

Taking part in the Irvine Lake Mud Run was a lot of fun. It was my first mud run and I liked that everything seemed to be pretty organized. They let out waves of about 40 people, so it wasn't too crowded while you are on the course. My only complaint is that there was one part were you go through freezing ice water and they hurl buckets of ice water at you. Seems unnecessary and it hurt some people that I know. read more

No real vendors. U can get ur food truck food for $8-$12 and your plastic cup of $6 beer. Strange since they're charging $70 for last minute registration and $15/ car to park. Otherwise, the course is fine. Most obstacles can fit two per and they stagger it enough so that you aren't waiting much. It's mostly flat with some hills. while there are small rocks and small pot holes, the course is not hazardous by any means. Most of the workers are nice but I heard that one of the tshirt ladies was extremely mean and unfriendly. I was surprised that there was no water or snacks b4 the race but you do get half a banana and cup of water at the end of the race. There was plenty of parking and porta potties with one hand washing station. read more

FIRST MUD RUN = THE TIME OF MY LIFE. Being an adult, there's hardly a time when you can be completely messy and not give a hoot. Irvine Lake Mud Run allowed me to be a kid all over again. I suffer from the 'Peter Pan syndrome,' so this was like a dream come true for me. Warning: You WILL be covered in mud from head to toe! There's no avoiding it. Parking was not bad at all around 9 am when we arrived. We paid $10 for regular parking and got a space right in front of the entrance gate. I would highly suggest following each other's vehicles if you're planning to go with a big group as it was a pain trying to gather everyone when we got there. Reception was kind of iffy. The obstacle course itself was an intense 3.8 miles! I took my time with it... I was just there for one reason -- to have fun! There were countless "mud baths" you'll have to make your way through, a few walls to climb over, and a mud slide, which was my favorite part. Make sure to hold your breathe before you fall in. It got a little tricky near the end. There was "quick mud" that literally almost pulled my shoes off. No wonder people tape their shoes on. It was nice that there were photographers throughout the run. You just have to find it on the website a couple days after. Cleaning up to leave was a pain in the ass. Be sure to bring plastic bags to store all your dirty belongings. There were showers with soap provided to wash off, but the lines were ridiculous. We opted for the ghetto way and got hosed down by one of the employees. Saves a whole lot of time, but you won't get AS clean. It was definitely worth the $39 I paid. It's unfortunate that a Groupon came out a couple weeks before the run for a even cheaper price, but oh well. I'm looking forward to doing it again! read more

This was our first mud run and we had a great time! I admittedly did not read the Q&As on the website or even look at the course map prior to starting, which in hindsight was probably the smarter thing to do. :) Here are some tips that I am glad we stumbled upon, or wish we had known prior to this run: 1. Register for the earliest wave. Why? First, for the parking. Parking is $10 for general and $20 for VIP. Parking opens at 6:30 AM but they don't let ppl in until 7 AM. We were in line by then so got to park right next to the VIP section but only paid $10. Second, for the bag check ins and showers. I heard the bag check-in process was a bit of a nightmare as the day went on, but we easily got our bags when we finished since we started with Wave #9. By the time we finished, we only had to wait for one person ahead of us in line at the co-ed showers. After we showered, changed, had a quick lunch/beer, and were heading out, we noticed the shower lines had at least 20-30 ppl! Third, the temperature/weather. By the time we started, it was sunrise. By the time we finished, it was sunny and the temp was comfortable. By the time we left, it got hot! Plus, the pits and trails get worse as the day goes on. Fourth, the port 'o potties. No further elaboration needed here. 2. Watch the folks ahead of you at each mud pit, and if you can, go through near the sides. Some are shallow for a couple of feet and then drop another feet midway. I saw some poor runners plunge in face first. 3. Pinch your nose when you go down the big slides. Even if you hold your breath, muddy/sweaty water will still go in your nose and down your throat. Gross. 4. The water/mud will add extra weight so wear lightweight clothes, preferably a tankini and running shorts/pants for women. It was also easier to shower this way. 5. No need to tape your shoes but do double-tie them and tuck the laces in. 6. Don't bring cameras and phones but if you do, know the risks. We saw a few people trek back looking for lost phones, that probably fell out during the mud crawls or slides. 7. Wear sunblock and tie your hair back/use elastic headbands. 8. Take some anti-inflammatory meds when you get home (motrin, advil, ibuprofen). You may not think you need it that day, but you will the following day or two. In all, we had so much fun doing this run! It's definitely not your typical 5K run because of the 35 obstacles and mud pits, which will make you that much more tired than usual. When we finished, we received metals (nice touch) and got to enjoy some great food and beer before heading out. We hope to be back next year with more friends and family, and more time to enjoy the music, beer garden, and food vendors! read more

I completed the summer mud run (7.17.11) and I am an overweight person who has asthma & hates to run. This means you can do the mud run. =) Register online & you have the option of picking up your shirt/bib number or having it mailed to you for $10 more. I chose to have mine mailed...the girls got tank tops while guys got t-shirts. When driving to the mud run, go very early because there's a single lane of cars that are waiting to pay for parking and that took a long time. I thought the mud run was organized well. There were lots of booths with free stuff (drinks, snacks, etc). Prior to the mud run, I wasn't sure if I could do everything on the course but it wasn't too bad at all. I did not really run...I walked the great majority and finished in 80-90 minutes. There was a good variety of obstacles...the beginning there seems to be some steep hills for you to run over and there some mud pits, a slide, a few walls and running through tires. The walls seemed like they would be difficult but I was able to climb them without much difficulty. The slide was very fun. =) The middle section of the course was sort of boring...hardly any obstacles - just flat terrain to run on. The last mile has the most obstacles, especially the last 100-200 yards. This part is the "muddiest" - there's tunnels with muddy water to crawl through, mud pits up to your waist, low mud pits where you have to crawl under nets and super thick mud that traps your shoe. I think the hardest part was the sequence of pits and muddy hills...once you manuever through the pit, you have to climb up a slippery mud hill and then climb down that same slippery hill into another pit. This (for me anyway) took a while and some people slipped and ended up falling into muddy water. There's also one large, deep mud pit that has tons of rocks and gravel in it...this is where I bruised and cut my leg. Other than that, I really loved the mud run. My recommendations: 1) Wear sturdy shoes & lace them well! Make sure they are tight but you're still able to run in them...knot them under the laces & keep it tight so your shoes don't fall off. =) There's one mud pit where it felt like I got 100 tiny rocks in each shoe...try to wear shoes that will not have a big open space for the rocks to get in. I chose to wear old shoes and donated them after the mud run (they have an area where they collected shoes). 2) If you wear contacts, wear old eyeglasses OR wear sunglasses with your contacts on. I chose eyeglasses and was careful not to get mud in my eyes...a couple of friends wore sunglasses to catch the splatter and they were OK. 3) I would wear clothing that fits right on your body made with spandex (bike shorts, sports bra, etc.) because the mud won't weigh you down as much and when you wash the clothes, the mud comes out much easier. I also wore swim bottoms instead of cotton underwear...this was the best, especially when you shower or get hosed off because the mud got off me easily. 4) When it's time to clean up, choose the hose rather than the showers. The showers have the worst pressure and the line is ridiculously long. Get hosed off...the water pressure is much better. About 5 minutes getting hosed off and I pretty much got all the mud off. Swim bottoms helped a lot. 5) Slather on the sunblock! I put on three layers and did not get sunburned but saw several people who did. Don't forget the top of your head & ears too! 6) Bring lots of plastic bags for your wet/muddy clothes & bring extra clothing with flip flops to be comfortable. A towel is also very useful. 7) I don't recommend duct tape or tons of props because it ends up coming off of you anyway...people lost stuff in the mud pits and were trying to find them (with no luck). 8) Phone reception is horrible - decide ahead of time where to meet if driving separately. I recommend the bag check-in or registration table as a meeting place. Although you should be somewhat physically fit (so you don't pass out), the 3.8 miles really wasn't bad at all and you don't have to be a super-athlete to be in it or train for it like a triathlon. Everyone was really friendly...didn't seem too competitive because a lot of people were doing this just to have fun and play in mud. =) I would do this one again..there are other mud runs that are more challenging but I like the laid-back attitude of this one. I really liked this event and will most likely do this again in the future. Go team "Dirty Somethings!" =) read more

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I was expecting mediocracy but NO!! It was good! They had plenty of food, they had sponsors and tough enough for my beginner friends. They had free oranges and bananas. You could get as many as you want. Bananas were not ripe but oranges were Perfect! They also had free drinks. Water, Honest Tea, and PRE energy drink! I may want to do the one in July, the Summer MUD RUN. There were about 12 obstacles. I went in the morning and was wave 6. Boy the water was cold. Careful Scrapes will happen. towards the last half mile they bombard you with obstacles.! the last one was hard! many hills. its more of i could not get over one cuz i kept slipping. FYI, they don have showers to clean off afterwards. Be FOREWARNED. COLD ASS WATER. Men... Shrinkage will occur! FUN! FUN! FUN! read more

great times at the mud run. i'm a 2 time vet now and will continue to go every year as long as i can. 2012 course was awesome! lost my shoes in the death grip mud path in the first mile that we had to run/walk/crawl across... you'll run into bottle necks during some of the obstacles... mainly b'coz only one person can go at a time... so that's expected. there's water stations at each mile mark along with first aid. Tips: 1. do this with a fun group of friends. you'll make memories for life! 2. coordinate your team 'fits... dress up... be creative, have fun... show team spirit!! 3. girls -- wear your swimsuit underneath... it makes getting hosed down A LOT easier 4. stay and enjoy a beer or three... you just ran 3.x miles... YOU EARNED IT! 5. bring a friend or four to cheer you and/or your team on... and who can take pics, before and after! read more

Pretty awesome, get ready to get nice and muddy. I recently ran the 5k and it was so fun, although I didn't do all of the obstacles I still had lots of fun. My team had a start time at 12:09pm and it was very prompt. Every so often throughout the course there are obstacles and puddles of muddy water. I fell a few times because of the slippery mud, but it was one of the best times I've had. It took us about 2 hours to complete the run, the mud and lines slow you down. read more

Irvine Lake Mud Run - After the run!! - Races & Competitions Near Me - Irvine, California

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This was the most poorly run event that I have ever ran....and I have ran many my yelp friends! The registration process is a joke, it took over an hour to pick up my bib and my really really cheap boxer shorts. You can totally see through them. Pre-paid parking to beat the rush......YEAH Right, took us about 45 minutes to be placed where we were to park The run was entertaining with enough obstacles to make the time go by in a snap and is the only reason I gave them two stars! Perhaps they should ask a few good men or women for some organization skills cause they need it!!!! read more

Well...... Was here for THE BLIND START mud run. An organization who helps the blind with scholarships help equipment whatever they need. My friend who's son was born blind asked if I wanted to do this I said why not. Can't be that hard right? Ha!!!! It was hard for the first 1.5 miles. I was blindfolded. In that 1.5 miles. I had a different awareness for the blind. I was lead by my sister in law. (Bad leader by the way)... Lol. I saw how the blind didn't see and I was blown away by how much more the blind sees that us. The sounds. The chirping the foot steps.... I could go on and on. But I guess I'm going off track. The had food stands. Great!! Beer booths... Didn't buy any. Brought my own;) The track was fun. LOTS of mud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The trails were marked off so you didn't venture off course. Hurdles to jump climb and crawl under. The place got 5 stars from me. But I was border line 4 and it is cause I JACKED. and I mean JACKED!!!!! Up my hands. The monkey bars had some gritty spray on the bars. Not in ANY of my emails did they tell me to bring gloves. Cause I would have. But when I got done with them. My hand were bleeding and all torn up. I'm tough so I'll manage. But really?... No warning? Retard me. I guess me thinking it was just grip. And not knowing it was tear your skin sandpaper.... Oh well. All and all. This was an awesome first experience:) please irvine lake. At least put a sign on the monkey bars so everyone else who don't have gloves like me are aware that it will tear your skin. Some people won't be as nice as me:) Irvine lake did look like an awesom place to camp. Nice looking water. Big lake. Lots of people fishing. Clean. Beautiful hills. I would like to try to camp here soon.... Bringing gloves for the next mud run:) PS.... BAD BAD PHONE RECEPTION!!!!!!! You would think the "OC" would get better reception:) read more

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dirty dirty dirty mud run!!! this was my first mud run and did this with a group of friends (whom have participated in the past 3 yrs!). didn't really know what to expect except to get very dirty and muddy! i love the location, the obstacle courses was fun. my favorite was sliding down into a mud pool! LOL my least favorite was having to slide down the mud/floor....owwee-wah-wah...that really hurt my badongadong! :( i think most of us either got our badongadong pricked and one got her short cut! unpleasant! luckily i brought my waterproof camera so we all took turns taking photos. good memories. i will definitely do this again and thinks i'm ready for the camp pendleton mud run. ;) had to pay $10 parking fee! boo...but other than that, it was a great event. a bunch of food and some food trucks there....a band showcasing their music and talent. you can bring chairs and blankets to chill out there...there's a section where you can either get hosed down w/ H20..or get in the nasty long lines to shower up! read more

I had a great time. I'm definitely doing the next one. Registration can be mailed to you (along with the T-Shirt) but picking it up from their running store wasn't that bad. The course isn't too rigorous and the crowd is not overly competitive (good thing). 5k is perfect for me and the obstacles are fun but not overdone or unsafe. I might consider a more challenging course, but this one doesn't require me to train for it. You can easily place in the top 50 if you are athletic and in shape. Tips: Go in the morning to avoid the parking rush and heat. Wear shoes that don't allow rocks/pebbles to get in. Its terrible to run when you have rocks around your feet! read more

Really?? They CANCEL the 2019 Irvine Lake Mud run, maybe for good reasons but do not explain, and do not refund any money, but say they will enter you in the 2020 Mud Run!! Does anyone really know if they are available in March 2020?? After many attempts to call them and email them I am getting zero response!!! To not refund money - when 'rescheduling' a year out is abominable!! I will not be doing this run again and will tell anyone I come across not to attend also! read more

I did the Summer of Mud race here the past two years. Last year, it was my first fitness related event in my quest to get in better shape. Everything I'm going to complain about this year, was better last year. If you are the organizer of the event, please take thes criticisms constructively. I've probably done about 7 or 8 races over the last year. I've done mud runs, 5k's, 10k's and a half marathon. This year's (2013) Irvine Lake Mud Run was probably the worst experience. It wasn't horrible. In fact, the race course was better than last year. But there were a few things that were a real bummer of mud. My major complaints are with the bag check and the showers. My start time was 9:30 and I think that was probably right when it started to get hectic. I dropped off my bag at the bag check in about 2 minutes. That was good. When I was done, I noticed a line that was easily twice as long for the showers than it was last year. Last year, I waited over 30 minutes to rinse off. I rushed over to the bag drop and it took me over 30 minutes to get my back from the back check at about 10:30am. There were also huge lines for people dropping off bags (tip: I always bring a neon orange bag that is easy to spot and watch the handler set it down so it is easy to find when I return). When I returned to the showers with my bag, the line was even longer. I wrapped myself in a towel and drove home. I actually stopped at a DIY-quarter carwash and rinsed down and cleaned my car too! The other thing that has come to be expected with these things is long lines of people at obstacles. Last year I only remember that happening on the big slide. These events are for people of any fitness level so naturally some people are going to be slower than others. Some people struggle just wading through a mud pit and exiting. In the 12 months I've been doing these things, I've noticed more and more people showing up. Bottom line, don't expect to take this as a serious challenge unless you are very out of shape. You'll constantly be forced to stop and wait on people ahead of you. If a line is too long to do something, I usually just skip it. So long story short, I still had fun. It is still a decent event. I'd be upset if I paid full price ($70) but I bought a living social deal (or groupon or something) so for $35, not bad. IF I go next year, I'll do my best to get into the first wave and if not, I'll expect to drive home muddy again. Hopefully the organizers will heed our calls and make a bigger showering area and have more helpers on hand for the bag check. Correcting those two major inconveniences could make it much more enjoyable. read more

The race itself was really fun. Looking back on it....during the race I wasn't a happy camper because well...I'm dumb. I thought you could avoid the mud. Spring Break @ the Lake was gloomy especially for the 8am Waves. So, my plan was to avoid the mud. Yeah, that's impossible. But it's a lot of fun! The race isn't too strenuous because you have to wait almost 20 minutes at the slide station, so you end up getting a good break. Definitely not a race to to set a personal record. I hated the shoe sucker and the soap that I inhaled. I love the volunteers cheering you on. But there are tons of freebies and oranges waiting for you. Bring cash for $6 dollar beers. This is kind of gross but plan for the unexpected. The showers were not working when were there. So, we donated our shoes and scrubbed down and changed. Needless to say we didn't stay long for the festivities. The earlier the better. We were there for the 8am waves. We had a great parking area and there was no line in the morning to get in. The line however we saw on on our way out was ridiculous. read more

I really enjoyed my Sunday morning during the Irvine Lake Mud Run. My running mates and I got there around 8:30. Once we checked-in, we found out our start time was 10:30. I drank a free energy drink and ate 2 free energy chews while I waited and was definitely good to go once the race started. As for the race itself, I had an absolute blast. The 3.8 miles flies right by as you're trying to navigate your way through mud, 3.5 ft walls, mud, tires, and mud. The post-race showers were a bit of a mess. I had to wait about 25 min to jump into a freezing cold shower. But I was finally able to wash off most of the mud and put on some warm clothes in the changing tents they provided. Overall a fun filled day, and I am looking forward to the one in July! read more

Ran the 6/21/14 event. Third mud run (all different organizers) Positives: Several enjoyable obstacles including the slide and the rock climb. Negatives: A handful. First, when checking in there was no id check. Felt that anyone could have walked up, pointed to a team on the list, and said they were them. Second, they ran out of t-shirts and was giving last years shirts out. Third, they had timed their kids run so that as my group was finishing we got stuck behind the mass of kids in the mud pits and foam. Last, incredibly long line for showers and people ended up just jumping into the lake (which was a listed as a big no no) while volunteer workers were just looking on. Overall, unorganized and seemed to drop the ball on what should have been a good event. By far least enjoyable of the three events I've done. read more

So upset! Three weeks before the run & I get an email stating that the run has been postponed til next year. Looking to get a full refund due to the postponement & no one is responding to my emails and the phone number listed is a cell phone number with the VM not set up. You would think with all the money put into this event they would be more organized. Never doing this again & I wouldn't recommend this run to anyone! read more

THE BATTLE PLAN: Wear all white, denim pants, and fancy-shmancy collared shirt THE PROBLEM: Denim waistline expands when wet. Spent 50 minutes holding up pants trudging through mud. Wet denim pants becomes somewhat transparent. Perhaps we should have worn underwear? At the end of the day, the Irvine Lake Mud Run is great. You will walk out of this event with a great sense of accomplishment, good memories, free drinks and fruit, and all the dirt you can carry within your tush. You will be picking your butt for hours in the shower, guaranteed. 4 stars because I was sad to not have seen so many folks in costumes. I feel a good mud run needs more quirksters to keep things spirited. read more

Registration - Throwing an extra star because I was late. Due to the road construction at the 241, I didn't make it on our designated start time. My team started without me, but our team captain left my race packet at the registration. Since there was no phone reception, they were unable to tell me where to get it. As soon as I arrived, I went to the registration area, and asked the registration guy if he has my packet. He asked for my Team Name, but never really bothered look for my packet! Instead just he gave me a new bib and safety pins. Oh, he also did not ask for my name, ID, or any proof that I am registered! Really, did I just waste my money paying for the registration? Maybe next time I could just tell the same story, and race for free! Water Stations - You're giving the racers dirty water. All water cups I got from all water stations have 2-3 mud dots at the bottom of the cup. Water is stored in open big bins with black garbage bag lining, as your guys are scooping the water with cups. How sure are you that their fingers never touched the water? Very unsanitary! Yes we all signed up for mud, but racers deserve clean water to drink. Showers - How come showers are already off for afternoon racers/finishers? Sure there was the water truck, but after a few minutes of rinsing it ran out of water. Fresh Fruits and Water - your website specifically said Entry Fee includes Fresh Fruits and Water at the finish. Where were the fresh fruits and water!? Like the showers, were these only given to morning racers/finishers? We all paid for the race. Everything promised should be available from the first up to the very last finisher! Hotdog Vendor -That morning, I had $60 in my wallet - 2 bills of $20, and 2 of $10. I gave one $10 bill for parking. Right before I left my car, I took one $20 bill and slipped it in my cellphone case. I know this maybe out of your control, but I will still say it. After all, I would have not bought hotdog and water if I got my fruits and water! Hungry and parched, I went to the hotdog vendor after cleaning up. The guy said my total is $6, so I gave him my $20 (without actually looking at the bill). Then he gave my $4 change. I said, "Wait, I gave you $20". He answered, "No, you gave me $10". Thinking that I might have mistakenly taken the $10 instead of the $20 before I left the parking, I just said "Oh, okay". As I got in my car, I immediately checked my wallet. Inside was one $20 bill and one $10 bill. I was robbed! Will I do another Obstacle Course Race? Are you kidding me, I love OCRs! Will I do another Irvine Lake Mud Run? Probably not! I should have just saved the money I paid for this for a different OCR! read more

Had a good time at this mud run with my team! There were some things that could have been done better, but all in all, it was a good experience. Pros: -Most of the volunteers were useful and supportive -Bag check was organized -Nice big area around registration for teams and groups to congregate -Everyone was having fun -The race was well-supported, water stations every mile -Girls are hotter when they are muddy. Why is that?? Cons: -We paid extra for our bibs and info to be shipped to us, and it never was. The guy Chris that was the point person for this gave us the runaround and was extremely rude and stopped responding to emails and stopped answering his phone. Useless. -$10 parking to park in dirt -Hose-off guy should have a wide nozzle so more people can be hosed off at a time. -Non-runners were freely stealing medals off of the tables at the finish line, with no one to stop them.. Some runners took more than one medal. A note about the geography of the area: there is pretty much no cell reception once you enter the gates, so plan accordingly if you need to communicate with other cars. read more

I had such a great time. My only other mud run was at Del Mar, so my expectations were high. What a blast this was. Some of the climb over obstacles were a little sketchy, but the mud was awesome, sticky, and LOTS of it! The slide was the best part, you were not going to stay "clean" after that. I would give this 5 stars but they make you pay $10 to park in a feild full of foxtail's so you had to take your shoes off remove all the foxtails. It seemed a little unorganized, little signage to give direction. In the end, I will be doing this again next year. Thanks for throwing one hell of a mud party and the running part wasn't so bad read more

SCAM!! Paid $232 in February for June 15, 2019 run. They canceled event for NO REASON 11 days prior to date (calling it a "date change" to 2020) and offered NO refund options. Unresponsive to emails and messages left and now all calls go to a full voicemail. I field a claim for refund against them today. If it walks like a duck...beware. read more

Just wanted to share a deal that was forwarded to me - 50% off June Mud Run. For me the total was $19.50 (no service fees charged), and it looks like it's the normal $10 to ship your packet or to pick up the day of the race, and of course free to pick up your packet at one of the 2 locations they set up a couple days before the race. http://offers.cbslocal.com/deal/8135/50-percent-off-the-irvine-lake-mud-run Sign up soon, offer ends Friday! read more

nice scenery...fun activity to do with a large group...u will get real dirty!... mudder fudders! ...spring 2011. mud butts...summer 2010. read more

Irvine Lake Mud Run - mud butts, summer 2010. - Races & Competitions Near Me - Irvine, California

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