What are the risks of the obstacle course?
Veda Smith
2025-06-15 08:59:37
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The health risks of participating in such obstacle courses are minimal, however, and are comparable to the injury risks at any mass gathering event. Only about 1 percent of participants are injured during these races, and most of the injuries are minor and only require first aid. Three fourths of the complaints were for muscle or bone injuries and most were treated with first aid or basic medical equipment on site. Most of those injured – 89 percent – returned to the event without needing any further medical care. The race medical staff advised 48 patients, or 9 percent of those treated, to seek medical care, either immediately or in the near future. Eleven patients had to be transferred to the hospital for injuries that included broken bones, dislocated joints, head injuries, chest or stomach pain, and falls. Hawley also noted that because the events are often held in rural areas, there has been some concern that injured participants could overwhelm small local emergency departments. Marna Rayl Greenberg suggested that the Mud Hero events may be less dangerous than other races, which can involve barbed wire, ice baths, and electric shocks. Greenberg said it may be wiser to choose events with both hard and easier course options and to avoid or walk around higher risk obstacles, particularly electric shocks.
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