Mad Mud Run SpinPsycle

Mad Mud Run presents

a crazy, dirty RUN and RIDE

Spin Psycle

Saturday, May 2, 2009

MacDonalds Ranch, Scottsdale

Get ready to get dirty as two runners use one bike to ride-n-tie their way through 5 miles of obstacles and a mud pit!

The Mad Mud Run SpinPsycle is a fun spin on the popular Mad Mud Run event. Two teammates, sharing one bike, work their way through 4-5 boot camp style obstacles and finish by crawling through a mud pit together.

Registration is now closed.Kids can still register for the Mudpuppy Splash – a mini-mud run obstacle course for 6-11 year olds.

RACE UPDATES

Early check-in and packet pick-up on Thursday, April 30th, 5:00 -7:00pm at REI Tempe, 1405 W. Southern Ave (SW corner of Priest and Southern). Please bring signed waivers for both teammates. We'll have your goodie bags, a t-shirt or visor, and your raceday bib. This will save you a lot of time come Saturday morning. We'll also be able to answer any questions you have about the course, and what's involved. SEE YOU THERE!

If you cannot join us on Thursday, please plan to arrive at MacDonalds Ranch by 7:00am on Saturday to check-in.

Mandatory pre-race meeting at 7:45am with vital info, and the costume contest.

PARKING MAP

COURSE MAP
Course consists of 75% hard pack dirt roads, and 20% horse trails which can be loose, but are quite rideable. After the low crawl, there is a sandy wash section approximately 400 meters long. Some will ride through it, some will walk it, but all will make it. Bike Drops will be right alongside the obstacles, so make sure you make your bike identifiable. Course is almost exactly 4.5 miles long. Course is marked with white chalk arrows as well as 18" inch orange cones with directional arrows.

Upon arrival, please park in main parking area and walk your bike and gear in to the mud pit area. Port-a-Johns and showers are also located near the mud pit. We will have a bag corral near the start/finish for your keys.

Updates, course maps, and other bits of interest will be posted here. Be sure to check periodically, as well as after the last pre-race update Thursday, April 30th at 7pm. Additional information also available in our FAQs page.

Costumes? Heck ya, we've got a prize for the most creative

Early Check-In & Packet Pick-Up Thursday, April 30th, 5:00-7:00pm at REI Tempe, 1405 W. Southern Ave (SW corner of Priest & Southern)

Race Day

Pre-race Meeting (mandatory) at 7:45am
SpinPsycle will begin at 8:00am sharp, with the last wave launching at 8:10am
Leave your jewelry and valuables at home! We are not responsible for lost or stolen possessions.

So, how does it work?

Based on the historic sport of Ride-n-Tie, one teammate first takes off riding dirt roads and trails, and drops their bike before completing the first obstacle, then takes off running. Meanwhile the second teammate runs to catch up, then completes the obstacle, picks up the bike and continues toward the next obstacle, passing the first teammate (now the runner) on the way. The tradeoff continues until they reach the mud pit where both teammates must crawl through together. You will cover a total distance of about 5 miles. Riding is non-technical and doable on just about anything but road bikes. There is a little sand here and there, but overall, a very nice hard-pack ride that most people can complete.

What do I need, then?

One Team (that's two people)
One Bike (to use between the two of you)
Mad Skills (not really, just a sense of adventure)
Two Costumes (strut yourself for the crowd and win one million dollars...not really, but maybe a pretty cool prize) costumes not required

Registration Fee Includes What?

action-packed morning, complete with grade-A oxygen and a soothing mud bath
commemorative t-shirt
kick-ass goody bag
official "mine is cooler than yours" dog tag
snacks and drinks

Event Results and Photos

Check back after the event to see the results and some cool pictures of a muddy-fun time.

Better than your typical Saturday morning:

Feeling competitive? Electronic chip timing with Jaguar Timing Systems®.

MacDonald's Ranch
26540 N Scottsdale Rd | Scottsdale, AZ 85255

MacDonald's Ranch is the premier horseback riding stable in the Valley of the Sun and offers activities such as Guided Horseback rides, Hayrides & Cowboy Cookouts, and many varieties of Entertainment.

04.30.2009

Registration Now Closed
Oh boy, you missed out on an awesome Saturday. Maybe you should join us for the Mad Mud Run!?

RESULTS

Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are needed the day before the event, as well as during the event. Please email us if you can help out. Duties may include: Mud Pit construction, racer check-in, obstacle judges, event tear-down, food & drink, etc. If you are an EMT, Medic, Doctor or Nurse, we'd love to have you as volunteer emergency staff too.