About Ruff Mudder

This 5.5km cross country obstacle adventure has you and your dog traverse over 80 amazing obstacles - DESIGNED FOR ALL FITNESS LEVELS. This event is about taking your time and making great memories with your dog. What have you done for your dog lately?

Through forests, fields, streams and MUD our course promises a one-of-a-kind day that you and your dog will never forget.  The Ruff Mudder has been designed to challenge the most avid and energetic teams while allowing all dogs and people of most fitness levels to have a remarkable day. Chihuahuas, Mastiffs, 3 legged dogs - have all loved the course.

There isn’t anything in the world like Ruff Mudder.  Designed to give your dog the best day possible this muddy obstacle course is pawsitively amazing.  Ruff Mudder was built over four years by a veterinarian and a paramedic on their family farm.  Both outdoor adventurers they wanted to provide a fun filled, dog friendly event.

Our “less screen and more green” motto puts you and your dog out in nature. This is an “anti race” as we encourage you to stop along route, enjoy the sky, chase a butterfly and breathe in the beauty- before you slip down into the next mud pit.

We would be tickled pink at your pawesomeness if you would help to spread the word about Ruff Mudder. Please use #RuffMudder with your posts to share the event!

More bark for your buck:

Make sure to purchase your Ruff Mudder gear today. These are available in the Attendee Item section. Choose matching bandanas for you and your dog.  Howling awesome t-shirts and hoodies to commemorate the day! Ruff Mudder exclusive gear will also be sold on site at the Ruff Mudder Mud Tent

Bark It Market: the coolest swag for you and your dog with some of Ontario's best dog centred vendors.  Saturday and Sunday

Moon Dog Adventure - guided night hike dusk Saturday 27

Beer Garden -  the absolutely fantastic Collingwood Brewery will be serving up their renowned beverages.  Of course you want to try their Happy Tails!

Don't take our word for it
our 5 star event gets rave reviews:

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"The best day my dog ever had."

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"They are not kidding. You will get muddy.  My kids still talk about it."

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"Me and my dog had an awesome day.  We loved it.  Coming again!!"

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"My dog had so much fun and we got a great work out!!!"

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"Definitely recommend this"

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"Very impressed with how well organized the event was"

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"Awesome event. Serious bonding with our dogs"

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"SO MUCH FUN!!!!!"

The fine print:
  • There is a no refund policy regardless of cause or reason.
  • There are no rollovers if the 2023 event is cancelled.  Please purchase insurance.
  • You must sign in 1 hour prior to your wave time to ensure access to the course. Your dog must be on a leash (no longer than 6ft) at all times.
  • The cost listed is per person.
  • There are no wave changes so choose wisely.
  • Once entered you become part of the world's muddiest pack.  You are officially a Ruff Mudder.

Learn about our Volunteer Opportunities  here.

A PORTION OF RUFF MUDDER PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE FARLEY FOUNDATION

Helping People. Healing Pets.

Right now, many people who love their pets dearly face a terrible reality: their pet needs a critical procedure or treatment, but they just can’t afford the cost. This is such a lonely and devastating position to be in – to forego non-elective treatment, or, in some cases, to euthanize. We started the Farley Foundation because we believe there must be a third option: to get help. Thanks to our generous donors, pets are getting the care they need and their owners receive a gift more precious than words.

Be Their Hero. When you donate to the Farley Foundation, you change two lives: the life of a real pet and the life of their owner. You’re helping to preserve and protect a bond of love and devotion, and giving hope to those who depend the most on their pets for love and companionship.

A PORTION OF RUFF MUDDER PROCEEDS BENEFIT PANTRY FOUR PAWS

Pantry Four Paws was founded in 2012, as a pet food bank to help those in need. We felt that no family pet should ever be without food, no matter what the family/owner was going through.

It was not long before a more pressing problem surfaced. Cats (and the occasional dog) began to come our way. Cats needing rescuing from the streets, abusive or neglect situations, or sadly, their owner had passed away. They began to come from everywhere! The lost, the broken, the seniors, the kittens, the pregnant mothers.
Our main mission now is the rescue of cats/kittens. Since those early days, we have rescued, vetted, fostered and found homes, for 3200+ cats and kittens. Spay and Neuter your pets and help us curb the problem.