Tough Mountain Challenge

CAN YOU HANDLE IT? Tough Mountain Challenge has been the most popular and most fun adventure obstacle race in New England since 2010. Set in the mountains of Maine, Tough Mountain delivers mud, sweat, and beer to 3,600 competitors every year. Are you tough enough to complete the challenge? 3+ miles. 20+ obstacles. 37 heats. 3000+ competitors.

At approximately 5k in length it may look like an easy hike, but you’ll change your mind as soon as you take off running up a mountain under an arsenal of snowguns or scrambling through the mud. Tough Mountain Challenge is a timed event, but it’s not about whether you finish first or last—it’s about testing yourself and pushing your limits, then celebrating your accomplishment once you cross the finish line. Plus, Tough Mountain Challenge limits the number of competitors in the event and in each heat, so you won’t feel crowded or rushed on the course. It might be the most fun you’ll ever have while also considering crying.

The Mini Mountain Challenge falls the day after Tough Mountain Challenge and brings out hundreds of kids looking for some muddy fun. We’re looking forward to our next event in July 28, 2024.

Mini Mountain is similar to the Tough Mountain, but designed for kids ages 4 through 12. Kids can expect uphill and downhill running combined with dirt, mud, fun obstacles, snowguns, and more with bigger challenges and longest distances for older kids.

The Mini Mountain Challenge is organized into three heats: 10AM for ages 10-12, 10:30AM for ages 7-9, and and 11AM for ages 4-6. Course length and obstacles will vary for each age group to create experiences and levels of challenge to fit everyone based on ten years of making kids muddy. Everyone registered by May 31 is guaranteed a t-shirt in their requested size.

Please check out the Tough Mountain Challenge main site for packet pickup, race details, Early Check In, Big Ass Bash, lodging information, frequently asked questions and more.