2026 Mudslinger Trail Run

The 2026 Mudslinger Trail Run takes place on April 18, 2026, in Blodgett, Oregon, United States. Participants can expect typical Pacific Northwest spring weather, which often includes cool temperatures, potential rain, and muddy trail conditions. The course runs through forested trails with roots and variable terrain, offering a challenging half marathon experience that is part of the broader Mudslinger Festival.

What distances are available for this event?

• →Half Marathon (trail) with a solo start estimated at 9:15 AM

What is the start time for the trail run?

• →Solo trail runners start approximately 2 hours before the MTB race, estimated at 9:15 AM
• →Ultimate Mudslinger participants (doing both events) start at 8:30 AM

What is the Ultimate Mudslinger Challenge?

• →A combined trail run and XC mountain bike race competition
• →Participants can compete Solo (running the half marathon and riding the Mudslinger XC MTB race) or as a Duo/Team (one trail runner + one MTB rider)
• →Combined time determines the result for both Solo and Team categories

What are the categories for the Ultimate Mudslinger?

• →Solo Men (49 and under)
• →Solo Women (49 and under)
• →Solo Men (50 and over)
• →Solo Women (50 and over)
• →Fastest Team (one trail runner + one MTB rider)

What awards are available?

• →Solo finishers of both events compete for the Ultimate Mudslinger Trophy
• →Team scoring is based on the lowest cumulative time of the runner and biker

Where can I find the course map and GPX file?

• →The course map and GPX are available at Ridewithgps ↗

What is the relationship between the trail run and the MTB race?

• →The trail run is part of the 38th annual Mudslinger XC Mountain Bike Race Festival
• →Ultimate Mudslinger participants must finish the half marathon in under 2.5 hours to make the MTB race start at 11:15 AM

What terrain can runners expect on the course?

• →Typical Pacific Northwest trail terrain, including forested sections, roots, and potentially muddy conditions fitting the event name