(Vail, Colo) - The Vail Recreation District's second annual KEEN Family Mud Run will converge at the base of Vail Mountain Saturday as part of the 2015 Vail Kids Adventure Games. The mud run, presented by the Vail Valley Medical Center and the Steadman Clinic, will begin at 4:30 p.m. at the base of Gondola One in Vail Village. It's the perfect opportunity for those who are too young or too old to participate in the Adventure Games, but still want to join in on the activities.  

During the run, families and individuals of all ages and ability levels can test their competitive streak during a one mile mud filled race course. The run is a mud lovers event with the Vail Fire Department helping rinse off participants. In addition, all racers will receive a fun commemorative race gift from the sponsors.

Costs are $50 for a family of four (two adults and two children) who pre-register by Friday or $60 day-of registration; $20 for those 15 years and older or $25 day-of; $10 for children 14 years and younger or $15 day-of. Online registration is available at www.vailrec.com. On-site registration and preregistered mud run bib pickup is available at KidSPORT in Vail Village (across from Solaris Plaza) during the following dates:

• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday
• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday
• 4 to 6 p.m. Friday
• Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday

The Vail Kids Adventure Games is a five day event for ages six through 14, where teams of two compete through the fun, but challenging, obstacles set in Vail Village and on Vail Mountain. Prior to the three days of racing, there are two days of skills-clinics available to get racers excited, as well as help increase confidence before the big race. A Family Adventure Expo also will be held Thursday and Friday at Solaris Plaza in Vail Village.

For more information on the KEEN Family Mud Run, call at 970-479-2280, or visit www.vailrec.com. For more information on the Kids Adventure Games, visit www.kidsadventuregames.com. 

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The VRD is an equal opportunity service provider and operates under special permission from the White River National Forest and Bureau of Land Management.