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Get Down and Dirty! Tradition continues with 36th Annual Mighty Mud Mania
May 24, 2011
Get Down and Dirty! Tradition continues with 36th Annual Mighty Mud Mania
Jill Birt has participated in Mighty Mud Mania since . . . well, “forever!” She fondly recalls running the race as an 8 year-old when it was called the “Shout It Out Decathlon.” While Jill didn’t specifically say how long “forever” is, she did reveal that she is now the proud mom of 10 kids, ages 2 to 20 – all of whom participate in this annual event.
The 36th annual Mighty Mud Mania will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Chaparral Park, 5401 N. Hayden Road.
The event features activities for two age groups -- 6 and younger and 7 to 17. The younger set can enjoy the mini-mud obstacle course, mud pits, a waterslide, sand castle building and an area dubbed “Mudville.” Older kids can check out the original mud obstacle course, waterslides, sandcastle building and mud pits. There’s something for everyone.
That “something” for Jill is the opportunity to continue a family tradition she started long ago. “My kids and I look forward to this event months in advance, year after year.” The Birt family even goes as far as planning its summer vacations around Mighty Mud Mania.
Jill sums it up . . . “Love, love, love everything about the event. The city of Scottsdale employees, volunteers, partners and sponsors put their hearts and souls into ensuring a safe, good time is had by all!”
What to bring: A signed permission slip or parent/guardian to the event to sign one.
What to wear: Lace-up or Velcro shoes – no sandals or flip flops.
More things to bring: Swimsuits and towels - fully rinsed kids can swim at Chaparral Pool from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $1.
Cost: Free, but nonperishable food donations for the Vista del Camino food bank are appreciated.
Bonus! Parents, we’re even sending your kids home clean! Scottsdale firefighters and city plumbers will provide a “kidwash” and portable showers. (You’re welcome!)
Get more event information at www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/mightymudmania. For questions, call (480) 312-0217 or (480) 312-2771, or email terickson@ScottsdaleAZ.gov.
Scottsdale Solid Waste Services and Parks and Recreation are partnering to promote recycling at this year’s event! Event sponsors include SRP, Clif Bar/Clif Kid and Radio Disney.
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