WATERVILLE, MAINE, February 2026— Registration is now open for Thomas College’s annual Dirty Dog Mud Run. Open to the public, this year’s run will take place on campus in Waterville on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
The Thomas College Dirty Dog Mud Run is a 5K, 15-obstacle course that loops through the woods and campus. Obstacles include mud, tire flips, wall climbing, cargo net climbing, and more mud.
The 5K run is open to all community members, and a mini obstacle course called the Pup Run is open to children up to age 10. Participants can create a team or are welcome to make this an individual challenge.
The Thomas College Dirty Dog Mud Run is proudly sponsored by Central Maine Motors, and the Pup Run is proudly sponsored by Lakeside Landscaping.
“My favorite time year is when a group of us here at Thomas work to live up to the motto ‘we make mud fun’ and then work hard to share that fun with as many people as we can,” said race director Jim Delorie. “I cannot wait to see all the familiar faces this spring and try to discover who they are again at the finish line when they are smiling and covered in mud. We hope to see you all out here in April!”
Tickets are $35 for adults until 2/15 ($45 after 2/15) and $5 for kids. Register for the Mud Run.
About Thomas College
Thomas College, located in beautiful Waterville, Maine, is defining what it means to be the College of the Future. With a strong commitment to innovation, career readiness, and community partnerships, Thomas College is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of Maine’s top colleges for social mobility. Our distinctive Guaranteed Job Program™, accelerated undergraduate degrees, and flexible graduate programs empower students to advance faster in business, entrepreneurship, education, technology, applied STEM, and arts & science fields. At Thomas, belonging isn’t a buzzword; it’s a promise. We create a supportive, welcoming environment where every student is seen, valued, and prepared to thrive in a rapidly changing world.For more information visit thomas.edu or contact MacKenzie Riley Young at [email protected] or 207-859-1313. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.