Tough Mudder, a 10-12 mile obstacle course competition founded by a former British counter-terrorism agent to test mental and physical strength, will be held at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia, Missouri on October 8-9, 2016. Over the past 6 years, more than 2 million participants in over 150 Tough Mudder events have raised over $10 million for charity. The Sedalia event will feature over 20 obstacles for teams to navigate across the fairgrounds' open spaces and arenas.

1. TOUGH MUDDER EVENT OCCURS AT
MISSOURI STATE FAIRGROUNDS
Gary Rixson

2. INTRODUCTION
 Gary Rixson has worked as a business development consultant
for Lockton Companies in Kansas City, Missouri, since 2013. An
avid runner, Gary Rixson participates in numerous races that
benefit non-profit organizations. In 2013, he helped raise money
for the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) by taking part in the
Tough Mudder race in Beaver Creek, Colorado.
The Tough Mudder was founded by former British counter-
terrorism agent Will Dean after he became frustrated with the
repetitive nature of marathons and triathlons. A team-oriented
event, Tough Mudder consists of a 10- to 12-mile obstacle course
designed to test mental and physical strength. Untimed, the
competition bills itself as more of a team challenge than a race.

3. TOUGH MUDDER
 Since 2010, there has been over $10 million
raised for charity by two million racers who have
competed in more than 150 Tough Mudder
events.
In 2016, Tough Mudder will sponsor a two-day
competition at a new venue in Sedalia, Missouri,
at the Missouri State Fairgrounds. Occurring on
October 8 and 9, this event will feature more
than 20 obstacles. Spectators can sit in the
fair’s grandstands, while participants weave
through the wide open spaces and arenas found
onsite.