# Event Details - **Event Name**: Splat Jr. Obstacle Course Mud Run - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 am – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 12:15 pm - **Event Description**: The 13th annual Splat Jr. Obstacle Course Mud Run brings muddy fun to the Gans Creek Recreation Area on Saturday, July 11, 2026! Splat has walls, pipes, tires, climbing, crawling, cheering, encouragement, and of course, SO MUCH MUD! Depending on age, youth participants will complete a 1K (4 to 5 year-olds), 2K (6 to 8 year-olds), or 3K (8 to 15 year-olds) course. The Splat course and obstacles are designed to be age-appropriate in terms of difficulty and distance. This event has 10 waves (start times), each with a 125-participant cap. Waves 6-10 (8* to 15 year-olds) are great for siblings and groups with kids in more than one age group who want to participate together (birthday party, youth group, sports team, etc.) . Each wave has a 125-participant cap. Register early! PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE FRIDAY, JUNE 05, 2026, TO GUARANTEE YOUR PREFERRED SHIRT SIZE. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026, AT NOON. THERE WILL BE NO EVENT DAY REGISTRATION. SPLAT SCHEDULE (subject to change) Friday, July 10, 2026 • 12:30-6:30 p.m. Materials/Packet pick-up at the ARC, 1701 W. Ash *RECOMMENDED* Saturday, July 11, 2026 • 7:30 a.m. Materials/Packet pick-up opens at Gans Creek Recreation Area, 3360 E Gans Rd. • 8:30 a.m. WAVE 1 for 4-5 year-olds ~ 1 Kilometer • 8:45 a.m. WAVE 2 for 4-5 year-olds ~ 1 Kilometer • 9:15 a.m. WAVE 3 for 6-8 year-olds ~ 2 Kilometers • 9:30 a.m. WAVE 4 for 6-8 year-olds ~ 2 Kilometers • 9:45 a.m. WAVE 5 for 6-8 year-olds ~ 2 Kilometers • 10:15 a.m. *WAVE 6 for 8-15 year-olds ~ 3 Kilometers • 10:30 a.m. *WAVE 7 for 8-15 year-olds ~ 3 Kilometers • 10:45 a.m. *WAVE 8 for 8-15 year-olds ~ 3 Kilometers • 11:00 a.m. *WAVE 9 for 8-15 year-olds ~ 3 Kilometers • 11:15 a.m. *WAVE 10 for 8-15 year-olds ~ 3 Kilometers • 12:15 p.m. Obstacle course closes * Please note that this is a longer/more challenging course for 8 year-olds than WAVES 3-5. REGISTRATION: Visit https://tinyurl.com/59jbmhp7 or call 573.874.7460 (M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) or 573.874.7700 (extended hours 7 days a week). Splat is $32 per child. Registration includes the obstacle course experience, a Splat t-shirt, a Splat drawstring backpack, and a Splat finisher medal (plus a bunch of complimentary MUD!). Special thank you to our 2026 Splat sponsor partners: ARC (Activity & Recreation Center) Columbia Missourian 101.5 KPLA NASHFM Q 106.1 Boone County Office of Emergency Management Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau Club Carwash - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/splat-jr-obstacle-course-mud-run/200030082662931 - **Event Categories**: workshops, sports, trips-adventures, kids, parties, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 966 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Columbia - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: 3360 E Gans Rd, Columbia, MO 65201 - **lat**: 38.89101 - **long**: -92.29102 - **full address**: 3360 E Gans Rd, Columbia, MO 65201, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Splat Jr. Obstacle Course Mud Run - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6f204ee2f8336320a30c4bba4cd5d0c86a42038998091229974ad232d83444ec-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd2e2fa-gmir?v=1783205531 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Splat Jr. Obstacle Course Mud Run being held? - **A:** Splat Jr. Obstacle Course Mud Run takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 am to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 12:15 pm at 3360 E Gans Rd, Columbia, MO 65201, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Splat Jr. Obstacle Course Mud Run ? - **A:** Splat Jr. Obstacle Course Mud Run is organized by Columbia Parks and Recreation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Splat Jr. Obstacle Course Mud Run is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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