Mission Statement
Our mud obstacle run is truly meant for everyone. Our goal is to provide a course that will challenge all ages and levels of ability–from first time participants to avid runners. We want to help participants to achieve something they they may not have considered possible. Some obstacles may seem difficult while others are ‘a piece of cake’. Accomplish whatever you can!
Our event is great for team building–no experience is necessary! Get back to nature with this scenic adventure that supports local charities.
Will YOU survive the Case Creek Challenge?
Main Event
5K MUD ADVENTURE RUN / Walk
The Case Creek Obstacle course is a 5K Adventure Run filled with 30+ obstacles. It’s located on a farm in Coal Valley. You’ll run up and down hills, thru pastures, woods, and rugged terrain. You’ll snake thru Case Creek the last 3/10 of a mile. We’ll provide you with a challenging course that will test your endurance. Walkers are welcome and all obstacles are optional.
Date
Saturday
August 8, 2026
START TIME
Race waves start
at 8:15 am
KIDS EVENT
KIDS NINJA Adventure Run / Walk
The Case Creek Obstacles KIDS Ninja Adventure course is a 1.5 – 2 mile course with 30+ obstacles for kids along with their parent or guardian. The planned obstacles are: Pyramid, Balance Beams, Tire Run, A-Frame Climb-Over, Log Jam, Mud Trench, 4-Foot Wall, Mud Pits, Rope Swing and Creek Cross, Creek Bridge, and the Commando Military Crawl. See the KIDS RUN page for details!
Date
Saturday
August 8, 2026
START TIME
Run waves start
at 10:15 am
TRAIL RUN
Wagging Tails
on Trails
RUN / WALK
The 2K and 5K Wagging Tails On Trails Fall festival Run / Walk consists of beautiful trails through fields, timber woodlots and grain crops. There are hills and valleys presented throughout the course along with a creek crossing. Costumes are encouraged, but not required! There will be a few volunteers helping along the trail . ( DOG OR NO DOG IS OK )
Date
Sunday Sept 20, 2026
START TIME
Race waves start at 9:45 am
Java Jog
Java Jog
coffee themed
Run / Walk
The 2k and 5k Java Jog is a coffee-themed run @ the scenic case creek trails overlooking case creek valley. After the sun rises at 8:30 a.m, you`ll embark on a breathtaking route through pastures and woodlands throughout the beautiful case creek valley!
Date
Sunday Sept 20, 2026
Start time
Race waves start at 8:30 am
Some of the Obstacles
Proud Sponsors
Charities We Support : QC PAWS / The Rock Island County Animal Care & Control Shelter. Protect the welfare, health, and safety of pets and people and promote responsible pet ownership.
