Hundreds get down and dirty at Indian Mud Run
More than 600 runners competed in the Fifth annual Indian Mud Run. The 5k obstacle course is a fundraiser for the park district. Andrew Everhart | Beacon
COSHOCTON – Eager runners from more than 20 different states converged at the Fifth annual Indian Mud Run on Saturday, June 25 at Lake Park. This year’s course was challenging as ever as race coordinator Hubie Cushman implemented a few new obstacles which had not been seen in previous competitions.
Along with the improved course, competitors were also very pleased with the cooperation of the weather as well. Throughout the day, sunny skies and warm weather graced runners as they fiercely competed against one another.
According to Mud Run Committee Member Kirby Hasseman, many hard core runners really enjoy this course and the challenge that it has to offer.
“The folks who really like a challenging race absolutely love it. A lot of people have been commenting on specific obstacles and the feedback that we have gotten is that although the course is really challenging, it’s also really fun as well,” said Hasseman.
Unlike many other 5k obstacle courses, the Indian Mud Run is very unique because of the trail that it is run on.
“I’ve done many obstacle races before and usually what they end up doing is creating a whole new course each year. What makes our course unique by comparison is that our trail is beautiful and it exists already so we’re simply building obstacles around what is already a scenic and beautiful course,” said Hasseman.
This year’s race saw more than 600 runners compete; 550 of which pre-registered before the race. The race also featured new prizes for top finishers as well as the top three runners in each age group received authentic American made Indian tomahawks.
Although the total revenue hasn’t been tallied up yet, this year’s race has proved to be yet another great fundraiser for Lake Park.
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