FAQ

  • What is a Mini Mucker event?  Mini Muckers is a fun obstacle cross country run for kids aged 7yrs – 15yrs.
  • Mini Muckers Family events: Are open to everyone, Min age 7, no maximum age.  Adults can only run as part of a team, children can run as solo entrants or as part of a group.
  • Where is it on? Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, Co. Kildare
  • When? 1st of April 2017
  • What is the minimum age? All children must be 7yrs or older to participate in a Mini Mucker event and they must be taller than 3’5ft.
  • Wave times:  Wave times are every 10mins from 11am – 1.30pm, you can choose a time that suits you when registering.  There is a limited amount of space in each wave, once a wave is full we can’t add additional people to it.
  • Can I run around the course with my child? Yes for our upcoming Mini Muckers Family Run, adults are encouraged to sign up as part of a team with their kids.  We expect you to dig out your old gym gear, release your inner child and get muddy…..your kids will love it!!  Spectators can walk a large percentage of the course, so make sure they have their camera packed.
  • What should I expect on the day? The course is 2.5km long with approximately 25+ obstacles of varying difficulty.  Everyone will have the option of running a 2nd lap.  Once you cross the finish line you will not be permitted back on the course.  Most of the obstacles will involve scrambling under nets, climbing through pipes, running up and down mounds and lots more.  Expect to get muddy, especially on wet days.  You must register one hour prior to your race start time.  You must provide ID and a signed waiver consenting your child to run.  A wrist band will be provided.  It is important that you keep your wristband as this must be supplied to one of our staff at the end of the race in return for a Mini Muckers gift.
  • Can I register a team?  Absolutely.  We encourage participants to enter as a team as we find this adds to the fun.  There is no limit to the number in a team.
  • Can I register on behalf of a charity?  We think it is great if you are running in aid of a charity and we have no problem with this.
  • Can I switch wave once I have registered?  Once you are registered, everyone has the ability to log in to their Eventbrite account and make any edits they need to make up to 10 days prior to the event.  If there is space in another wave then yes you can change your selected time.
  • If I cant make the event can I get a refund? Unfortunately you cannot get a refund but you can transfer your name to another participant once it is two weeks prior to the event via your Eventbrite Ac.
  • What should I wear? The course will be muddy so we advise to wear old lightweight clothes and runners that can be tied with laces.  We want to see you all in fancy dress, so get the face paint out.  No capes or flowing clothing that could get caught in obstacles.
  • Can my friends and family come along?  Yes they are more than welcome to come along to cheer you on.
  • Why do I need a waiver signed?  All adventure racing involves some element of risk and injuries may occur.  At Mini Muckers events, we have taken every measure to ensure your child’s safety and we want everyone involved to have a fantastic day.  The waiver is for insurance purposes and that you are acknowledging there is a risk involved by allowing your child to participate.
  • Where can I find the waiver forms?  You can find the waiver form links on www.minimuckers.ie/register  and www.minimuckers.ie/insurance
  • How is my child safeguarded?  Mini Muckers Events run all their events in lieu of The Irish Sports Council Guide to Safeguarding Children and Code of Ethics.  We regularly attend courses and keep up to date on any new regulations.  On the day children must be accompanied by an adult at all times and they are unable to leave the venue unless there is an adult present.  We will also have a fully qualified child officer located in the registration tent in the event that a child has become temporarily lost or an issue arises.
  • Participating in a mud run comes with risks of exposure to bacterial infections: Please read this link and make sure you are aware of the risks prior to signing up:

  http://www.hpsc.ie/A-Z/Environment/AdventureRaces/File,15802,en.pdf

  • In the event of an accident will there be medics on site?  Yes there will be fully qualified medics on site to tend to all injuries.
  • Will there be food/refreshments available on the day?  On the day there will be the possibility to purchase snacks, tea and coffee.  We do recommend that you bring water and additional snacks with you.
  • What should I bring for my child? We recommend that you bring warm clothing for them to change into as they may be cold after the race, weather dependant.  They will get dirty so we advise you to bring baby wipes, water and sponge and a black bag for the dirty clothes.
  • Will there be changing facitlities on site?  A wash down area will be supplied where the majority of the mud can be sprayed off.
  • Is there parking on the day?  Yes there is ample parking but we do encourage where possible to car pool to minimise traffic issues.
  • Is my child insured?  On the day we will have third party insurance in place in the event of  accidents or damage to 3rd parties only.

IT IS NOT PERSONAL INJURY INSURANCE FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO MAY BE INJURED, GOING TO OR FROM THE EVENT OR AT ANY STAGE BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER ON OR OFF THE COURSE OF THE EVENT.

 IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU MAKE YOURSELF AWARE OF THE RISK PRIOR TO PARTICIPATING.  IF YOU FEEL THIS COVER IS INSUFFICIENT FOR YOUR CHILD THEN WE RECOMMEND YOU TAKE OUT AN APPROPRIATE INSURANCE POLICY FOR THE DAY.

  • What if the weather is bad? The race is an all weather event.  In the event of severe weather conditions, our team will review this closer to the date and you will be notified of the status of the event 48hrs prior to the date.
  • What if I have a medical issue?  If your child has a serious medical issue we advise that they don’t participate in the race.
  • Can I bring my dog?  For safety reason, unfortunately you are not allowed to bring any pets to the event.
  • Will I have fun?  Both spectators and participants will have a fantastic day.  There will be entertainment for the participants and the spectators will have a great time watching the children making their way around the course.  It will be so much fun you wont be able to wait until the next event.

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