Helgramite Hustle Mud Run

Ready to Hustle? In this muddy 5K you'll navigate a series of mud pits, a slide, and a romp through the creek. There will be obstacles to climb over, crawl through, and slide under. You don't want to miss the fun of the Helgramite Hustle presented by Martinsville Eyecare Center! 

2023 Helgramite Hustle Mud Run 5K:

Registration Available Soon 

When: Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 11:00 am

Where: Smith River Fest, Monogram Foods Smith River Sports Complex, 1000 Irisburg Road, Axton, VA 24054

Registration: $30 & up 

2022 Results 

Helgramite Hustle 5k Mud Run Results Overall 

Helgramite Hustle 5k Mud Run Results by Age Group

Kids Mini Fun Run 

Starting at 12:00 the little ones can join in the MUDDY fun! We will start at the mud pit, followed by a lap around the field and finish in the mud pit again! 

What is a Helgramite?

Native to the Smith River, the Helgramite is the aquatic larvae of the dobsonfly. The large aquatic larvae, called hellgrammites are frequently used by fishermen as bait. They feed on aquatic insects for three years and then emerge to pupate on land. Once full grown, the nocturnal flying insect can be as long as 5 inches and the male has sharp mandibles half as long as his body. Sound fierce enough? Make it to the end of the hustle and you too, might earn your jaws!