MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (KFVS) - An 18-part obstacle course is returning to southern Illinois in September.

The Murphysboro Monster Mud Run is happening Saturday, September 27, at Riverside Park.

On-site registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $75.

People can also sign up in advance online by clicking here .

Participants 15 years old and younger must have a parent present. Ages 16 and up can run with parental permission and a signed waiver.

The five-kilometer route features mud trenches, foam pits, ice baths, ropes, low crawls, slip-and-slides, teamwork challenges, a giant teeter-totter and more.

Food and drinks will be available for participants. There will be temporary showers and changing rooms after the race.

Participants will receive a finisher’s medal designed by a local sculptor.

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