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Emerald Coast Mud Run

Open 5K wave 7 12:00 PM2026-04-25

Emerald Coast Mud Run is a kids 1 mile fun run organized by Emerald Coast Mud Run in Defuniak Springs, FL: Defuniak Springs. A solid choice for runners of all levels.

RegisterOpen signuprunsignup.com LocationDefuniak Springs, FLRace start area

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Runner Perspective

What runners say

Recent runner quotes and ratings from this race.

Runner score4.3 / 5

Reviews3 reviews

"I signed up for my first mud run at Emerald Coast and wow, what a baptism by mud. The 10K is no joke on this terrain — the sandy hills, creek crossings, and obstacles had me..."

Tougher than it looks but incredibly rewarding for first-time mud racers10K · beginner · Apr 2026

"I ran this as my first Florida mud race and it was seriously more challenging than I expected from the brochure. The 10K distance sounds manageable until you add in the creek..."

Fun challenge for intermediate trail runners — bring your A-game for the mud10K · intermediate · Apr 2026

Current review averageLive runner ratings

4.3 / 5 · OverallAverage rating from saved runner reviews for the full race experience.

Course format

Waterfront 5k layout

Course geometry is still filling in, but the race format, location, and planning signals already make the day easier to read.

Elevation profile

Course profile still taking shape

5K runners can still use the weather, logistics, and race format to plan even while exact elevation detail catches up.

Pressure point

Late-race heat exposure

If the day warms quickly, the smartest move is usually protecting the middle miles instead of chasing pace too early.

Weather bias

Heat risk

Average race-day highs reach about 83F, so pacing and hydration matter.

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Course Profile

Emerald Coast Mud Run Open 5K wave 7 12:00 PM course overview

Summary course view

This course section is built from a lighter course overview so you can understand how the race is likely to run.

Synced course focus

Mid-course

Mile 1.0 · 0 ft · Course intelligence will improve as GPX and logistics data land.

Course trace

This course view focuses on the best route information currently available.

Pressure model

Pressure points highlight where pacing or effort may change during the race.

What comes next

Use the course, weather, logistics, and reviews together to build your race-day plan.

Difficulty Meter

How hard is a 5K?

Planning read

71/100

Course detail: Moderate
Weather detail: Historical + forecast
Race-day detail: Moderate
Weather view: Live forecast

Weather read

Unavailable

Route-aligned wind gives you a quick feel for how the day may race before you dig into the full weather section.

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Weather Analysis

Emerald Coast Mud Run Open 5K wave 7 12:00 PM weather outlook

Forecast + history

Weather blends the live forecast with the race's historical weather patterns to help you plan.

Route-aligned wind

N/A

Interpretation

Unavailable

NOAA race-window forecast is live. Wind is scored relative to the course bearing where possible.

Course bearing 0.0 degAverage wind 0.0 mphDominant direction

Estimated weather effect

+2.80%

Heuristic read

Major weather drag

Help score

-50

Historical profile

Historically weather-dragged

Based on 7 years of race-weekend weather in the archive.

Avg start temp 69.9FAvg wind 8.7 mphAligned wind N/A

Tailwind years

0%

Headwind years

0%

Helpful weather

0%

Forecasts use current race-area weather, and history looks at past race-weekend conditions to show what runners have typically faced.

Weather history

2025 race-weekend conditions

Race date

Apr 15, 2025

Avg temperature

77.6F

Avg wind

3.6 mph

Aligned wind

N/A

Historical weather pending

+2.53% estimated finish-time effect · 19 hourly observations

Race zone

81F

Mostly Clear

0.0 mph ·

City center

81F

Mostly Clear

0.0 mph ·

Finish area

81F

Mostly Clear

0.0 mph ·

Course Breakdown

Where the 5K shifts

Course rhythm

Active segment

Settle

This segment is a layout-safe placeholder until richer course data arrives.

Avg grade n/aFocused mile 1.0Pacing watchpoint

Race-Day Logistics

Emerald Coast Mud Run Open 5K wave 7 12:00 PM race-day logistics

Planning basics

Race weekend

8 recorded years

The basic race structure is in place for planning.

Distance options

22 distances

This page can show the event correctly even when some race-day detail is still light.

Race-day planning

More details coming

Packet pickup, parking, support flow, and reunion details may still be limited.

Course Map

Route shape, city context, and key course moments in one view.

Map + course context

Map overview

This map gives you a race-area view and course orientation even when the full route is not available.

Highlighted point

Mid-course

Course intelligence will improve as GPX and logistics data land.

Mile 1.00 ftStart

What to watch

Use this map to get your bearings before race day and understand the general shape of the course area.

Course coverage

Detailed route geometry and extra overlays may still be limited for this race.

Why it matters

Defuniak Springs, FL should still be easy to plan around, even when some course details are lighter than others.

Planning

Use the Open 5K wave 7 12:00 PM at Emerald Coast Mud Run as a planning target rather than a qualification race.

Open entry

Entry posture

Open entry

There is no qualification signal in the current event record.

Race framing

Open 5K wave 7 12:00 PM planning

The page emphasizes course, logistics, and weather rather than qualification standards.

Registration

Race History

Race history overview

Some history available

Past editions tracked

8

Recorded race years

Available

Open 5K wave 7 12:00 PM

Current

Benchmarks

Growing archive

More historical context will be added here as the archive grows

In progress

Review Radar

Runner signal for Emerald Coast Mud Run Open 5K wave 7 12:00 PM

Runner reviews live

Course

87/100

Logistics

40/100

Crowd support

73/100

Aid stations

60/100

Finish area

80/100

Recommend

87/100

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Common questions

FAQ

Question 1What is the course like at Emerald Coast Mud Run?

Question 2Is Emerald Coast Mud Run walker-friendly?

Question 3Where do I pick up my packet?

Question 4Is there parking at Emerald Coast Mud Run?

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Emerald Coast Mud Run

Build a free Open 5K wave 7 12:00 PM plan for this race.

Mid-course

Unavailable

N/A

Unavailable

+2.80%

Major weather drag

-50

Historically weather-dragged

0%

0%

0%

2025 race-weekend conditions

Apr 15, 2025

77.6F

3.6 mph

N/A

81F

81F

81F

Settle

8 recorded years

22 distances

More details coming

Mid-course

Open entry

Open 5K wave 7 12:00 PM planning

8

Available

Growing archive

87/100

40/100

73/100

60/100

80/100

87/100

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