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The Dirty Donkey Mud Run Brings Obstacle Mud Runs to Manitoba this Summer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada - The Dirty Donkey Mud Run is a wild and fun 5K event that combines trail running with unique obstacles that challenges both fierce competitors and off-the-couch thrill seekers. Events like Dirty Donkey Mud Run are sweeping North America, and this will be the first Canadian owned and operated event of its kind being offered this summer in Winnipeg.

On Saturday, August 17, 2013 adventure-seeking athletes will head to Springhill Winter Park & Oasis Resort just outside of Winnipeg to conquer obstacles over 5 kilometers of extreme & hilly terrain. Hundreds of racers will take off every 30 minutes to pit themselves against the course. Competitors will run solo or in teams of any size and by the end of the day, over 2,500 racers will have crawled thru mud, under barbed wire, shimmied thru tunnels, and climbed over and under obstacles in an attempt to cross the finish line wet and muddy. After completing the intense physical challenge, participants will celebrate their victory alongside friends and family while enjoying food and beverages.

"With The Dirty Donkey Mud Run, we're taking the normal 5K run, and throwing in extreme challenges to push our racers to their limits. The great thing about this race is that we'll have the competitive racer that has trained for it, and the weekend warrior just out to have fun" said Race Director John Ford. Also added this year will be 2 BAD ASS heats for those wanting an extreme challenge!

In just 6 short years the Swamp Donkey Adventure Race Team has put on 15 multi-sport races and challenged thousands of participants. The events have established this Manitoba organization as one of the top Canadian adventure race series.

Having a positive attitude, being fit, challenging yourself and having FUN is what embodies the sport of Adventure/ Obstacle Racing. Swamp Donkey Adventure Racing is excited to create great events with a strong focus on healthy and active communities. Our commitment goes beyond a one-day event as we empower people to take on any challenge and stay active.

Dirty Donkey Mud Run is the one of the largest Canadian companies to offer obstacle mud runs to Manitobans and Canadians. Participants will trudge through mud and scale obstacles during this insane 5K. After pushing their limits and conquering extreme obstacles, they will celebrate with friends, family, live music, food & beverages.

We have just unveiled our three showcase obstacles designed by Smith Carter Architects of Winnipeg, so check out the Obstacle Teases HERE

Registration is open on our website here: Register for Dirty Donkey Mud Run. SUPER Early Bird Pricing is 55.00 per racer (+GST) and is in affect until March 1, 2013 11:59pm CST. Early Bird registration pricing $65.00 per racer (+GST) commences from Mar 2, 2013 and is in effect until July 15, 2013 11:59pm. Regular registration pricing $75 per racer (+GST) commences July 16, 2013 and closes Aug 15, 2013 at 11:59 CST.

To learn more about The Dirty Donkey Mud Run:

John Ford |204-228-1138 | Email: john@swampdonkeyar.com
Websites: DirtyDonkeyRun.com |
www.SwampDonkeyAR.com
Twitter@DirtyDonkeyRun | Facebook: DirtyDonkeyRun

Other Media

Selkirk Journal: Playing in the mud - July 26, 2012

The Filipino Journal: Down and Dirty Adventures - July 20, 2012

Winnipeg Metro News: Dirty Donkey dress code: what to wear while getting muddy - July 19, 2012

Winnipeg Free Press: Five-kilometre obstacle course run to support MS Society - July 17, 2012

Winnipeg Sun: Get your mud on at the Dirty Donkey - July17, 2102

Winnipeg Free Press: Thrill-seekers get down and dirty in the latest spin on adventure racing - July 2, 2012

Winnipeg Women/ Winnipeg Men: Would You Do The Dirty Donkey? - June 25, 2012

Winnipeg Metro News: Dirty Donkey Mud Run will bring "mud, sweat and cheers" to Manitoba - May 25, 2012

Winnipeg Metro/ Lance: Donkey races require smarts, stamina - April 25, 2012

Winnipeg Sun: Why pay for a mud bath? Dirty Donkey offers sloppy fun - May 16, 2012

The Filipino Journal: Down 10lbs & third chin gone! My Summer Fitness Challenge - May 8, 2012

2012 Race Reports

Russian Winnipeg (Awesome pics)
http://www.russianwinnipeg.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2566:dirty-donkey-mud-run&catid=72&Itemid=147

ChrisD (Great Video)
http://www.chrisd.ca/2012/08/20/dirty-donkey-mud-run-2012-spring-hill-winter-park-manitoba-video/


Global Winnipeg
http://www.globalwinnipeg.com/hundreds+of+manitobans+get+filthy+for+charity/6442699480/story.html

Metro News
http://metronews.ca/news/winnipeg/341278/gallery-money-raised-laundry-soiled-at-dirty-donkey-mud-run/

CBC
http://www.radio-canada.ca/audio-video/pop.shtml#urlMedia=http://www.radio-canada.ca/Medianet/2012/CBWFT/LeTelejournalManitoba201208181900_1.asx


CTV
http://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/weekend-mud-run-brings-in-more-than-23-000-for-charity-1.919818

Winnipeg Sun
http://www.winnipegsun.com/2012/08/18/down-and-dirty-at-dirty-donkey

Winnipeg Free Press
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/Good-dirty-fun-166687106.html

People posting on youtube (AWESOME)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iik4KtSNuxE

Selkirk Journal
http://www.selkirkjournal.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3600767

Beausejour Review
http://www.beausejourreview.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3600770