Mudslide Obstacle Trail Run
Mudslide June 16, 2018
Wow, what an amazing day! June 16 provided perfect weather, great courses and smiles all around. Check out Holiday Valley's facebook for photos and Ready Image for finish line photos that you can purchase.
The Holiday Valley Mudslide is a mudrun that's really, really FUN. Yes, you'll get muddy, yes there is running, yes there are up to 14 obstacles but NO fire, NO barbed wire and NO electric shocks! The 3.5 mile course starts at the top of the mountain at Spruce Lake (we'll even give you a ride up on a chairlift) and runs along the ridgeline then down the hill over 11 obstacles. The 5.4 mile course with 14 obstacles adds quite a bit of uphill running, just in case you're feeling especially tough. Be sure to join us on June 15, 2019 for the eighth annual Mudslide!
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Jim Kelly’s Hunter's Hope Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to giving hope through education and awareness, research, and family care for Krabbe, Leukodystrophies, and Newborn Screening.
Registration for 2019 Race
| Registration Date for Short or Long Course | Price |
| June 27 to October 8, 2018 | $45 |
| Oct. 9-Jan 1, 2019 | $50 |
| Jan 2-May 12 | $55 |
| May 13-June 9 | $60 |
| June 10-June 14 | $65 |
| June 15 (Day of Race Registration ends at 10AM) | $70 |
There is a max of 1200 competitors. All competitors will receive a goody bag, a t-shirt and a super cool finisher's medal plus a hot dog or pulled pork sandwich and 2 beers (or beverages). Children as young as 7 years old can run on the 3.5 mile course, but they must be accompanied by an adult. The Kids' Race is $10 (age 3 to 12) includes a t-shirt, register for kids online or at the Yodeler Deck on the day of the race.
COMPETITIVE WAVES Anyone who is serious about trying to win the overall prizes (1st, 2nd, 3rd male/female/short/long course) should sign up for the first wave of the long course at 10AM or the first wave of the short course at 11:15AM. Runners in all waves will still be timed.
Packet Pickup
The Friday night packet pickup is from 4PMto 7PM at the Yodeler Lodge.
Saturday packet pickup is from 8AM to 11AM at the Yodeler Lodge.
Course Route-Three New Features!
The event will start in waves of 100 people per wave at 10AM from Spruce Lake, beginning with the long course runners. A ride to the start on the Spruce Lake chairlift is included in the entry fee. Spectators may purchase a lift ticket for $7 at Sky High so they can watch the start. Please allow 45 minutes to get from the base to the starting line at Spruce Lake! Click Here for a course map with obstacle marked (pdf). The short course elevation has a drop of 600 feet - downhill and 11 obstacles! A new layout for the long course has 14 obstacles. The final challenge for both courses is a giant mud slide down lower Yodeler. Your medal will be awarded at the finish line. Prizes will also be awarded to the overall 3 fastest males and females. Chip Timing and mat starts and finishes will be in place.
The Kids' MiniMudslide course is 1/2 mile long and will include several obstacles plus the mudslide. Start and finish is at the Training Center. The miniMudslide takes place at approximately 1:30. Register your child under the Yodeler Deck for $10.
Check in and a bag check is from 8AM to 11AM at the Yodeler Lodge. After your run you can shower under the snowguns and changing facilities will be available.
Vendor Village
Be sure to stop by the Adventure Bound on the Fly tent to sign up to win a Stand Up Paddleboard! Info about entering to win the SUP here!
Costumes are encouraged, and prizes will be awarded to the most creative. Check in at the EVL Half tent in the vendor village before the race.
The City Garage and Salomon will be offering Salomon Speedcross 4 shoe demos again this year! Check them out at the City Garage tent.
Our photo service, Ready Image will be out on the course capturing your most muddy moments. You can go on line to order your photos.
The Post Race Party!
Tunes, games and plenty of liquid refreshments will be at the post race party on the Champagne Sundeck, just outside the Yodeler Lodge. Starting at 11:00, competitors will receive a free hot dog and 2 beverages. Friends and family are welcome to purchase food and beverages (featuring sausage, veggie burgers and more) and join in the fun. A DJ will keep the party goin' on. Bring your (friendly) dogs, frisbees, hula hoops and smiles.
Be sure to wear your medal in town after the event and on Sunday for the respect you DESERVE!!!
The second annual Adventure Bound on the Fly's Paddlefest takes place on June 16 after the event at Spruce Lake and Mudslide participants receive free admission. Paddlefest will also take place on Sunday, June 17.
Special Mudslide Lodging Rates
Make the Mudslide a special weekend and enjoy an overnight at the Inn at Holiday Valley, The Tamarack Club or a Holiday Valley Rental Property. Call (716) 699-2345.
One or two night stays are available. Includes for 2 people: Mudslide entry fee, overnight accommodations with heated pools and outdoor hot tub as well as access to the three pool complex at the Holiday Valley Lodge. Guests of the Inn at Holiday Valley will also receive a complimentary continental breakfast. One night stay and Mudslide entry. Two nights stay and Mudslide entry. Or just book lodging only at the Inn at Holiday Valley, entry not included.
Ask about adding tickets for Sky High Adventure Park to your lodging package!
Sponsors of the 2018 Mudslide
This is a great opportunity to access 1200 competitors and spectators who are happy and enjoying the after-event festivities. You can place samples or coupons in competitors' goodie bags, hang banners and even have a tent in our Vendor Village. If you want to reach outdoor adventurers, this is the place to do it! Email Kristen Sciara for info on sponsorship.
2018 Sponsors
Upstate Farms and Intense Milk
Adventure Bound on the Fly, Ellicottville, NY
John Harvard's Brew House at Holiday Valley
The City Garage, Ellicottville
EVL Half Marathon, Ellicottville
Villaggio, Ellicottville
Ellicottville Oasis Spa, Tamarack Club at Holiday Valley
Certo Brothers
Photos from 2018 Mudslide!
Check out the Ready Image photos from the finish line. For more photos look at Holiday Valley's facebook page.
