This year, tens of thousands of fearless Mudders pushed their limits, confronted unchartered terrains, conquered fears, and maybe even picked up a few new ones. Let’s take a look at the highlights  – because what’s a season recap without some hard-hitting stats, mixed with just a touch of humor?

The 2024 Tough Mudder Race Season Recap

Medals Rewarded and Miles Conquered

In 2024, we witnessed over 80,000 Mudders cross the finish line, proudly earning their well-deserved medals. That’s a lot of metal – and mud – hanging around people’s necks. Together, these relentless participants covered a staggering 509,524 miles. To put that in perspective, that’s like running around the Earth 20 times.

Biggest Muddy Bash: London South

The largest event across the globe saw over 15,000 Mudders descend on Holmbush Estate, Crawley, braving intense mud, and thrilling obstacles like Arctic Enema and Everest. It was muddy mayhem at its finest, and everyone walked (or limped) away with stories they’ll be telling for years to come.

World's Toughest Mudder: Return of a GOAT and an Epic Tie

World's Toughest Mudder is renowned as the toughest, most anticipated TM event on the schedule, and every year we see first-time hopefuls toe the line to attempt an all-night pain fest. But we also see some OCR veterans make their return, hoping to not last the night, but to do it faster, go longer, and to stake (or defend) their claim in Tough Mudder history. 

Ryan Atkins, who has ran and won World's Toughest Mudder plenty of times (in addition to holding the Spartan World Champion title for years), showed up to see if he still had it. 

Ultimately, this year's first-place winners, Nikki Caromba and Michael Schjøtt, ran 95 miles and 115 miles respectively, with Caromba becoming the first-ever South African – male or female – to podium at World’s and Schjøtt tying the WTM standing record for most miles (which hasn't been beaten since 2021... until now). 

Looks like 115 is the number to beat. 

Comedy Corner: Because What’s Tough Mudder Without Some Laughs?

Whilst the competition and camaraderie were serious business, the shenanigans on course are what make Tough Mudder legendary. Let’s look back at some of the funniest and most surprising moments from 2024:

Lost shoes:

You know it’s been a proper Tough Mudder when someone goes home with one shoe. In fact, 335 shoes were lost in the mud this year. Yes, that’s an odd number – because someone really did leave the course 50% lighter.

Swear jar (hypothetical):

How many swear words were heard across all events? Well, let’s just say it was far too many to count. And with obstacles like Electroshock Therapy and Electric Eel, can you really blame anyone for letting a few expletives fly?

Wardrobe malfunctions:

Tough Mudder’s obstacles don’t just test your physical strength, they challenge your clothing, too. This season saw 56 pairs of pants meet their match. We’re still wondering how many of those brave Mudders had a spare pair waiting at the finish line.

Friendship fallouts and couple domestics (the real obstacles):

Tough Mudder builds bonds – until someone suggests a “shortcut” through the Arctic Enema. Cue 124 friendship fallouts, because nothing strains a friendship like icy water and bad decisions.

As for the couples, the mud didn’t always work as relationship glue. With 342 arguments recorded, there were plenty of “This was your idea” moments. But hey, if you can survive Electroshock Therapy together, a little mud-induced squabble is just another obstacle to conquer.

Wrapping Up Tough Mudder 2024

The season may be over, but the memories, the laughter, the bruises, and the mud will last a lifetime. Whether you came for the medals, the miles, or just to faceplant into some glorious mud, Tough Mudder 2024 was an unforgettable ride. So, here’s to the Mudders who showed up, threw down, and left it all on the course – along with a few shoes, tempers, and perfectly good pairs of pants.

See you in 2025 for more mud, madness, and mayhem. Ready to secure your spot on the start line and make some statistics of your own? Sign up for a 2025 race now.

And, if you're up for an extra challenge, check out our 2025 Big Bear event, which – thanks to our partnership with In-N-Out Burger – will feature 5K and 10K courses complete with a secret obstacle menu and cookout trucks dishing out the iconic Double Double® to hungry competitors post race in our Mudder Village Festival. You won't want to miss this first-of-its-kind event!