World phenomenon obstacle course celebrates teamwork, overcoming challenges and having fun together.

Tough Mudder will hold its first event in China on the weekend of May 20-21, 2017 at Sunland Green in Shanghai, China. This follows the cancellation of the planned event in Shanghai last month due to poor weather and concerns over safety. Registration is now open for 8km and 16km courses at http://www.toughmudder.cn.

Tough Mudder Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Will Dean said: "We're delighted to have rescheduled our first Chinese event for next May after the disappointment of cancelling last month. We have lined up a fun and challenging course for both distances for our Chinese debut and are excited at the prospect of bringing Tough Mudder to Shanghai."

"The Toughest Event on the Planet," Tough Mudder emphasizes teamwork and personal challenge. Through an event licensing partnership with global events leader, IMG, Tough Mudder recently announced plans to expand the reach of its mass appeal programs throughout Asia and the Middle East over the next couple of years.

"We're looking forward to bringing the world's greatest obstacle courses to China for the first time," remarked Barbara Zhang, Vice President, IMG. "We are drawing from decades of experience staging world-class competitions for professional athletes and casual outdoor and fitness enthusiasts to create a memorable experience for Tough Mudder participants." In the meanwhile, we highly appreciate the supports from our co-organizers, Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone Group CO., Ltd and The People's Government of Gaohang Town, Pudong New Area, Shanghai. The event won't be possible without your big supports.

A worldwide phenomenon

Tough Mudder was designed and created by Will Dean while he was studying at Harvard Business School. It stretches far and wide across different countries, cultures, languages, ages, genders, and athletic abilities. With more than 2.5 million participants to date, Tough Mudder has put on more than 200 events worldwide since its debut in 2010. The Tough Mudder family of brands is united by a commitment to promoting courage, personal accomplishment and teamwork through unconventional, life-changing experiences.

Teamwork is the key to a great course

Tough Mudder is the premier challenge series in the world with no winners, finisher medals, or clocks to race against. The strength of one person is nothing compared to the power of a team on this life-changing adventure.

* Fun – Tough Mudder encourages you to join friends to have fun on a challenging course that requires you to help one another to complete it.

* Courage - Tough Mudder tests not only physical fitness but also mental grit. It is a personal challenge rather than a race, in which participants must help each other overcome obstacles and fight their fears.

* Teamwork –Many of the obstacles can only be completed through teamwork. . Participants must rely on helping each other
to advance.

* Accomplishment – Tough Mudder encourages everyone to join friends on a life-changing adventure where there will be no
winners and what you accomplish is almost as tough as who you are.

* Health & Safety - There will be fully experienced and professional medical staff throughout the course to look after the health and safety of everyone who takes the challenge.