Mad Mountain Mud Run

There’s not a chance that participants in the region’s inaugural mud run won’t get dirty. A series of obstacles along the 3.5-mile course will have individuals and teams of four climbing, crawling, and sprinting through mud. Prizes will be awarded for the fastest time, most creative team costume, and best team name. Nonrunners can enjoy the festival with games and music from The Lonesome Road Band and The Stipe Brothers. The event benefits Hands On! A Child’s Gallery. Berkeley Park, 32 Smyth Ave.; Sunday, noon-7 p.m.; $50 individual, $190 team; (828) 697-8333; www.madmountainmudrun.com