Challenges FAQs
Can you do the Challenge alone? Do you need a team?
All of the activities can be completed alone but there’ll also be the opportunity to involve some teamwork so we’d encourage people to sign up with friends for accountability .. and the more the merrier, right?
What should I wear?
You’ll need a good pair of running shoes and comfortable work-out clothes for physical challenges.
What equipment do I need?
You’ll access the Tough Mudder Challenges platform through either a phone and/or a laptop/computer, with internet or Wi-Fi connectivity. If you have a wearable fitness tracker then we’d recommend using this to log your activity.

Most activities don’t require any equipment, those that do will be things that you’ll find around the house.
What are the activities that make up Tough Mudder Challenges and how long are they?
You’ll complete a series of activities ranging in difficulty and length. The compulsory activities will be announced before you start so you’ll have time to prepare and we expect most people to be able to complete these within the 21 days. The additional activities will be released weekly and will be less time-consuming.
How do I join a team?
We’re all about teamwork and camaraderie and we’d encourage you to enter with a team. You’ll have your own profile and your own activities, but you’re able to complete the same, or different, activities as a team.
How will I know what the activity is?
All Tough Mudder Challenges activities come with clear instructions. For each Challenge you register for, we will send you access to a dedicated page that will detail the instructions and will talk you through the activity and what proof of completion we need to see.
How many activities are there?
There are 16 activities in total broken up into four groups – 12 activities are optional, four are compulsory. You need to complete at least 10 activities over the event duration to be an official Tough Mudder Challenges finisher.


Group 1: Complete all 4 of these compulsory activities.
Group 2: Complete 2 of 4 activities. You can pick which 2 activities you’re completing.
Group 3: Complete 2 of 4 activities. You can pick which 2 activities you’re completing.
Group 4: Complete 2 of 4 activities. You can pick which 2 activities you’re completing.
Do I need a fitness tracking app?
Most fitness tracking apps and wearables sync with our Tough Mudder Challenges platform. You will have a chance to connect your wearables once you register for a Challenge. If you don’t have a fitness app or wearable, that’s OK, but we’ll need to see some proof of activity completion to be a Tough Mudder Challenge finisher. You’ll find out what you need to submit as proof at each activity.
Will my wearable fitness tracker work with the Challenge?
Most likely, yes. Just wear it like normal and sync your wearable as you would. Your phone app will then sync with our Challenges platform, showing proof of completion. View our wearables FAQ’s for help..
What proof / verification is needed?
We’ll let you know what proof is needed for each activity. This is likely to be either a picture/video or data from your wearable fitness tracker or app. Some challenges don’t need proof, so we’re relying on an honour system. You say you’ve done it, we believe you. No need to overthink it, we just want to see you out there having fun.
SWAG FAQs
Is there swag available?
Yes. There are different options available depending on whether you’re signing up for a Single Package or keen to take on multiple Tough Mudder Challenges and access more unique rewards.
What do I get in a Single Package Finisher Kit
*2020 Finisher Shirt
*Tough Mudder Challenges Headband
*10 year anniversary headband
*Unique Tough Mudder Challenges Pin (new one each Challenge)
*Unique Tough Mudder Pin (new one each Challenge)
What do I get in a 3 Pack Finisher Kits?
You will receive three finisher kits to celebrate the completion of each of the three Challenges.

Finisher Kit #1
*2020 Finisher Shirt
*Tough Mudder Challenges Headband
*10 year anniversary Headband
*Unique Tough Mudder Challenges Pin (new one each Challenge)
*Unique Tough Mudder Pin (new one each Challenge)

Finisher Kit #2
*Tough Mudder Challenges Headband
*Unique Tough Mudder Challenges Pin (new one each challenge)
*Unique Tough Mudder Pin (new one each Challenge)

Finisher Kit #3
*Tough Mudder Challenges Headband
*Unique Tough Mudder Challenges Pin (new one each challenge)
*Unique Tough Mudder Pin (new one each Challenge)
What do I get in a 4 Pack Finisher Kits?
You will receive four finisher kits to celebrate the completion of each of the four Challenges

Finisher Kit #1
*2020 Finisher Shirt
*Tough Mudder Challenges Headband
*10 year anniversary Headband
*Unique Tough Mudder Challenges Pin (new one each Challenge)
*Unique Tough Mudder Pin (new one each Challenge)

Finisher Kit #2
*Tough Mudder Challenges Headband
*Unique Tough Mudder Challenges Pin (new one each challenge)
*Unique Tough Mudder Pin (new one each Challenge)

Finisher Kit #3
*Tough Mudder Challenges Headband
*Unique Tough Mudder Challenges Pin (new one each challenge)
*Unique Tough Mudder Pin (new one each Challenge)

Finisher Kit #4
*Tough Mudder Challenges Headband
*Unique Tough Mudder Challenges Pin (new one each challenge)
*Unique Tough Mudder Pin (new one each Challenge)

What do I get in a 5 Pack Finisher Kits?
You will receive five finisher kits to celebrate the completion of each of the five Challenges

Finisher Kit #1
*2020 Finisher Shirt
*Tough Mudder Challenges Headband
*10 year anniversary Headband
*Unique Tough Mudder Challenges Pin (new one each Challenge)
*Unique Tough Mudder Pin (new one each Challenge)

Finisher Kit #2
*Tough Mudder Challenges Headband
*Unique Tough Mudder Challenges Pin (new one each challenge)
*Unique Tough Mudder Pin (new one each Challenge)

Finisher Kit #3
*Tough Mudder Challenges Headband
*Unique Tough Mudder Challenges Pin (new one each challenge)
*Unique Tough Mudder Pin (new one each Challenge)

Finisher Kit #4
*Tough Mudder Challenges Headband
*Unique Tough Mudder Challenges Pin (new one each challenge)
*Unique Tough Mudder Pin (new one each Challenge)

Finisher Kit #5
*Tough Mudder Challenges Headband
*Unique Tough Mudder Challenges Pin (new one each challenge)
*Unique 6 Challenge Loyalty Pin (if you also completed the Grand Canyon Challenge)
*Unique Tough Mudder Pin (new one each Challenge)
*Pin Display Board
What do I get in a 6 Pack Finisher Kits?
You will receive six finisher kits to celebrate the completion of each of the six Challenges

Finisher Kit #1
*2020 Finisher Shirt
*Tough Mudder Challenges Headband
*10 year anniversary Headband
*Unique Tough Mudder Challenges Pin (new one each Challenge)
*Unique Tough Mudder Pin (new one each Challenge)

Finisher Kit #2
*Tough Mudder Challenges Headband
*Unique Tough Mudder Challenges Pin (new one each challenge)
*Unique Tough Mudder Pin (new one each Challenge)

Finisher Kit #3
*Tough Mudder Challenges Headband
*Unique Tough Mudder Challenges Pin (new one each challenge)
*Unique Tough Mudder Pin (new one each Challenge)

Finisher Kit #4
*Tough Mudder Challenges Headband
*Unique Tough Mudder Challenges Pin (new one each challenge)
*Unique Tough Mudder Pin (new one each Challenge)

Finisher Kit #5
*Tough Mudder Challenges Headband
*Unique Tough Mudder Challenges Pin (new one each challenge)
*Unique Tough Mudder Pin (new one each Challenge)

Finisher Kit #6
*Tough Mudder Challenges Headband
*Unique Tough Mudder Challenges Pin (new one each challenge)
*Unique 6 Challenge Loyalty Pin
*Unique Tough Mudder Pin (new one each Challenge)
*Pin Display Board
When will I receive my Finisher Kit(s)?
Finisher Kit(s) will be sent out at the end of each Challenge. If you’ve purchased a multi-Challenge bundle, you will receive 1 pack per Challenge (eg. 3 pack bundle, you will receive 3 packs, each one sent separately towards the end of each Challenge).
What size(s) are the Finisher t-shirts available in?
Finisher t-shirts are unisex, and available in S, M, L, XL or XXL.
Will there be a different headband for each challenge?
No. For the time being there is only 1 design for the Tough Mudder Challenges. However, we will have unique pins for each Challenge.
VOLUNTEER FAQs
Can I use my volunteer code to register for Tough Mudder Challenges?
No. Any unused 2019 volunteer codes can be swapped for a UK or North America 2021 event. Check out the information on the Tough Mudder Volunteers Facebook page or email [email protected]
Will there be any volunteering opportunities for Tough Mudder Challenges?
We hope there will be volunteering opportunities, when government restrictions allow. Keep an eye on the Tough Mudder Volunteers Facebook page for any updates.
FitRankings Optimisations
One centralised place to get information on Activities and Tracking
We have centralised everything on the YOUR ACTIVITIES page for the Grand Canyon. You can now see the details/instructions for your compulsory activities, weekly activities and tracking platform in one place. Make sure to bookmark this page for easy access.
Login difficulties when using Safari on iOS
This issue has now been resolved. For the best experience whether from your phone or computer, login via the Your Challenges page.
Recording and syncing elevation
We’ve been working on updating our platform so that elevation can automatically sync from your device/app. We have rolled out an update that allows for this to sync automatically if you are using Strava or Garmin. More devices/apps to come, but remember you can continue to track it manually in the meantime.