Georgia International Horse Park
Don’t miss Atlanta’s third annual Merrell Down & Dirty National Mud and Obstacle Series presented by Subaru on October 13, 2013! Here you will find course info, race day details, packet pickup info, and much more!
Registration Information
: : : CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW : : :Pricing Information
Online Registration will close on October 10th at 6pm PST
| 5K | 10K | |
| Open-December 31st | $40 | $50 |
| January 1st-June 30th | $45 | $55 |
| July 1st-August 4th | $50 | $60 |
| August 5th-September 22nd | $55 | $65 |
| September 23rd-October 6th | $60 | $70 |
| October 7th-October 10th | $65 | $75 |
| Race Day* | $70 | $80 |
*Provided the event is not sold out
Day of Race Details
Packet Pick-up Opens |
7:30 AM |
10K Start #1 |
8:30 AM |
Expo Open |
9:30 AM |
5K Start #1 |
9:30 AM |
5K Start #2 |
10:00 AM |
Pull-up Contest |
10:15 AM |
5K Start #3 |
10:30 AM |
10K Award Ceremony |
10:30 AM |
Packet Pickup Closes |
11:15 AM |
Adventure Kids presented by Paul Mitchell: 100-yard Dash Start |
11:15 AM |
Adventure Kids presented by Paul Mitchell: 1 Mile Race Start |
11:30 AM |
5K Award Ceremony |
11:45 AM |
Adventure Kids presented by Paul Mitchell Award Ceremony (Mile Race Only) |
12:00 PM |
Expo Close |
1:00 PM |
Packet Pick-up
Packet Pickup Details Coming Soon
A photo ID will be required to pick up your packet. You will not be able to pick up another person’s packet, nor will another person be able to pick up yours.
Parking Info
Please follow the directions to the venue, then follow signs and volunteers directing you to your parking spot.
Georgia International Horse Park, 1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway, Conyers, GA 30013
Course Information
5K Course Description
Mile 1
Runners exit the main event site and head down a dirt/gravel trail that follows the perimeter of the Georgia International Horse Park. The trail is wide and shaded by large trees and gives runners a good jump start on the course.
Mile 2
The trail emerges from the trees as runners pass the barns and stables of the horse park. After crossing the road, the course picks up one of the many riding trails into the woods. As runners exit the woods they may catch a glimpse of the Olympic Rings!
Mile 3
After crossing the road again the course follows the Olympic mountain biking course. The rocky terrain is a bit tricky but only lasts a short distance. Runners cross under the roadway through a tunnel before making their way back towards the main event site for a water crossing through the river and a refreshing MUD crawl!
10K Course Description
Mile 1
Runners exit the main event site and head down a dirt/gravel trail that follows the perimeter of the Georgia International Horse Park. The trail is wide and shaded by large trees and gives runners a good jump start on the course.
Mile 2
The trail emerges from the trees as runners pass the barns and stables of the horse park. After crossing the road the course picks up one of the many riding trails into the woods. The trail through the woods narrows and provides runners with the only hills of the course. Not too far into the wood the 5K course takes an early exit as the 10K continues through the trees.
Mile 3
Runners continue through the rolling hills and open fields as they pass old horse jumping facilities built for the 1996 Olympic Games. The trail continues to loop through open fields and past an old cemetery.
Mile 4
Just past the Olympic Rings the 10K course meets back up with the 5K course. Runners cross the road again as the course follows the Olympic mountain biking course. The rocky terrain is a bit tricky but only lasts a short distance. Runners cross under the roadway through a tunnel before heading into the Steeplechase Field.
Mile 5
The trail follows the perimeter of the Steeplechase Field and ducks into the woods and mountain bike trails.
Mile 6
The trail exits the woods and turns to dirt/gravel as it passes a miniature railroad station back towards the main event site, a quick dip in the river and refreshing mud crawl!
2012 Course Map - Updated Map Coming Soon
2012 Course Map - Updated Map Coming Soon
Georgia International Horse Park
1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway, Conyers, GA 30013
Getting Here from Atlanta: Take I-20 E towards Augusta for 23 miles. Take the GA-20 / GA-138 exit EXIT 82 towards CONYERS / MONROE and then make a left your first traffic light. Continue down GA 138 for 3 miles and then make a right on Centennial Olympic Pkwy NW. Continue down 2 miles and the parking lots will be on your right a short walk from the main event site.
Lodging Information
Hampton Inn
1340 Dogwood Dr SE
Conyers, GA 30013
Call (770) 483-8838 and reference the “Down & Dirty Mud Run” to receive special race weekend rates!