SPLAT! Jr. Obstacle Course Mud Run

General information

Saturday, July 13, 2024 (Registration will open March 6, 2024)
Gans Creek Recreation Area

Logo for Splat mud run event

Event details

Calling all junior mudders! The annual Splat Jr. Obstacle Course Mud Run brings tons of muddy fun to the Gans Creek Recreation Area. Splat will have walls, pipes, tires, climbing, crawling, cheering, encouragement, and of course, SO MUCH MUD! Depending on age, participants will complete 1K (4-5 year olds), 2K (6-8 year olds) or 3K (8-15 year olds). 

The Splat! course and obstacles are designed to be age-appropriate in difficulty and distance. There are 10 WAVES (start times) at this year’s event, each with a 125-participant cap. Waves 6-10 (8 to 15-year-olds) are great for families and groups with kids in more than one age group who want to participate together. Please note that this is a longer course for 8 year-olds than WAVES 3-5. Registration includes a Splat t-shirt, Splat finisher medal and Splat bag. 

WAVE 1 – 8:30 a.m. 4-5 year olds ~ 1 Kilometer
WAVE 2 – 8:45 a.m. 4-5 year olds ~ 1 Kilometer
WAVE 3 – 9:15 a.m. 6-8 year olds ~ 2 Kilometers
WAVE 4 – 9:30 a.m. 6-8 year olds ~ 2 Kilometers
WAVE 5 – 9:45 a.m. 6-8 year olds ~ 2 Kilometers
WAVE 6 – 10:15 a.m. 8-15 year olds ~ 3 Kilometers
WAVE 7 – 10:30 a.m. 8-15 year olds ~ 3 Kilometers
WAVE 8 – 10:45 a.m. 8-15 year olds ~ 3 Kilometers
WAVE 9 – 11 a.m. 8-15 year olds ~ 3 Kilometers
WAVE 10 – 11:15 a.m. 8-15 year olds ~ 3 Kilometers
12:15 p.m. Course closes 

Splat! is at Gans Creek Recreation Area, 3350 E. Gans Road (across from Father Tolton High School).

Registration details

  • REGISTRATION WILL OPEN MARCH 6, 2024
  • Splat is $30 per child. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. There is a125 participant cap per wave. 
  • Register your child for Splat Jr. Obstacle Course Mud Run online. We can also quickly and easily register you over the phone, just give us a call at 573.874.7460opens phone dialer (Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) or call the ARC at
    (extended hours 7 days a week).
  • All registered participants will receive a Splat T-shirt, Splat finisher medal and Splat drawstring pack. 
  • Splat has a history of selling out; register early to get the wave you want! There will be NO EVENT DAY REGISTRATION. 

2024 event schedule

Friday, July 12
Packet pick up at the ARC, 1701 W Ash, from 12:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 13
7:30 am – Packet pickup opens at Gans Creek Recreation Area

How to prepare for SPLAT!

  • Participants should plan to get muddy; wear clothes and shoes that are OK to get really muddy (shirt and shoes are required – NO flip flops please).
  • TIE YOUR SHOES TIGHTLY! No duct tape please.
  • We strongly suggest you pick up your packet of event materials on Friday, July 12, 12:30-6:30 p.m. at the ARC (1701 W Ash) if possible.
  • PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR WAVE TIME IF YOU HAVE YOUR PACKET AND AT LEAST 45 MINUTES BEFORE IF YOU NEED TO PICK UP YOUR PACKET AT THE EVENT.
  • There will be a spectator loop so you can take pictures on the course, please stay inside your marked boundary. Adults (parents and spectators) are NOT allowed on the obstacles.
  • Participants will be going over/under walls, on balance beams and through mud and grass. A first aid tent will be available if needed.
  • A change of clothes and/or a towel is a good idea.
  • Bring a few dollars to grab a Kona ice!
  • Don’t wear jewelry or glasses (unless absolutely necessary).
  • A “shower” station to rinse off will be available.
  • A parent or guardian is to remain at the event area, please do NOT drop your children off for the event.
  • Splat! is a rain or shine event. In the event of severe weather, the event may be delayed until weather passes, or postponed.
  • Arrive ready to be AWESOME!!

2023 course map

Photos

View Splat! past event pictures by following these links: 

Thanks to our sponsors

Activity and Recreation Center
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