Location & Parking:
The event course is located at Foymore Lodge, 105 Dungannon Road, Portadown BT62 1QA.
Turn off the M1 at Junction 12 and follow signs for the A4 Dungannon Road towards Portadown. The location will be signposted from the Junction 12 roundabout to the event site. For more information visit www.foymorelodge.com.

Parking is not available within the grounds at Foymore Lodge. Please park along the A4 Dungannon Road - this is a main road, please be careful.

Bins and bin-bags will be provided around the grounds - will you please ensure all rubbish and unwanted clothes/shoes/etc are deposited in the bins.

Event proceedings:
Registration will open at 9am on the day of the race. All competitors must register to receive their goodie bag, t-shirt and timing chip. All competitors must sign the race declaration before the race (see bottom of page).
Registration will close at 10.30am sharp - anyone who has not registered their attendance by this time will not be allowed to take part in the race. A group warm-up will take place at 10.30pm.
The race will start at 11am.

Age Restrictions:
All competitors taking part in the race must be aged 17 or over on the day of the race. Photo ID may be requested by staff at registration.

Teams:
Teams should register together on the day of the race. If for any reason one or more of your team members has withdrawn or has been replaced please inform staff at registration and they will amend the database. Any replacement team members must sign the race declaration.
Teams must have a unique team name - if you have not already chosen one you will be asked to provide one when you register.

Timing Chips:
Mud Madness now uses a ChampionChip timing system! This electronic timing system will give you an accurate finish time and placing.
Competitors will be given their timing chip and race number at registration. Competitors are responsible for their chips - no replacement chips will be available. Your race number will be written on your right hand with marker pen - if you lose your chip on the course your race number will be used to get your placing and approximate finish time.
Your timing chip will be attached with a strap around your ankle - we would advise wearing a pair of socks to secure the chip during the race.

Charity:
Jaffa Cakes Mud Madness raises funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care. The entry fee is used to stage the event and cover all operational costs. We encourage participants to raise as much money as possible for the event to fund the care and support to terminally ill patients and their families that Marie Curie Cancer Care provides. A quick and simple way of raising your sponsorship money is to set up an online fundraising page. Every £20 you raise provides 1 hour of nursing care.

Course:
The course is designed to be challenging for all - whether you're a serious athlete or just coming along for fun, the Mud Madness course will fit your needs!
All competitors will do two uneven loops totalling approximately 4.5miles.

All competitors will receive a post-race drink and tea, coffee and Jaffa Cakes will be provided by the race organisers - if you wish to make a contribution to Marie Curie Cancer Care for these all money will go to the charity. Marie Curie Cancer Care will be selling burgers at the event also.

Toilets / Changing / Showers / Clothing / Storage:
There will be a number of toilets on site. Changing facilities are very limited (marquees / tents). There are no bespoke showers, although as with previous years we will provide a basic system to help competitors wash off any excess dirt and mud.
We would advise competitors to arrive in the clothing they intend to wear racing and bring a change of clothes, towel and some bin bags for the trip home. Cotton clothing is not advisable to race in as it will retain water from the ponds as you work through the rest of the course. From experience the best footwear is a pair of old trainers with tight laces. Spikes are not permitted and we would advise against wearing football boots / studs. We would also advise a pair of socks to go over your timing chip.
We do not have a secure facility for valuables. We can provide an area for competitors to leave their bags but we would advise that you leave all valuables at home.

Race Marshals:
There will be marshals at each of the obstacles and they will be there for your safety and to assist competitors. Marshals will be incapable of helping all competitors so we have installed ropes to help you out of obstacles. Please be courteous, respectful and helpful to all fellow competitors and staff.

Prizes:
Prizes will be awarded to the fastest three individual males, individual females and teams. We also have prizes for best fancy dress, best team name and a number of spot prizes.

More about the area:
To find out about activities in the area and for information on accommodation please visit www.craigavon.gov.uk and www.armagh.co.uk.

Disclaimer:
By entering Jaffa Cakes Mud Madness you have acknowledged and agreed to the race declaration:
"You [the participant] have entered this race at your own risk. The organisers will in no way be liable for any injury before, during or after the event. You understand and agree that you participate in the event entirely at your own risk and that no responsibility whatsoever shall attach to any event sponsors, race directors or any persons involved in the organisation of the event for any injury, accidents, loss or damage suffered by you in or by reason of the event however such may be caused. You are healthy and have no known medical condition which would put you or others at risk. You are over 17 years of age on the day of the race and you have read and understood this declaration."
Competitors will be required to sign a copy of the race declaration when they arrive at registration on the day of the race.