<P> Statements released by Tough Mudder since the incident have discussed the company's commitment to safety, and Tough Mudder CEO Will Dean has stated that Tough Mudder events are about 20 times safer than triathlons . </P> <P> According to study by Canadian researchers and published in the Emergency Medicine Journal in 2016, serious injuries are rare at obstacle course races like Tough Mudder . Only about 1 percent of participants are injured during obstacle course races, and most of the injuries are minor and only require first aid . Lead author of the study, Dr. Alana Hawley, of McMaster University in Hamilton, said "The health risks of participating in such obstacle courses are minimal, however, and are comparable to the injury risks at any mass gathering event ." Most of those injured - 89 percent - in the study group of more than 45,000 people participating in eight mud runs returned to the event without needing any further medical care . </P> <P> Tough Mudder supports a charity in each territory it holds events (usually military - affiliated), and encourages participants to raise money to aid veterans . </P> <P> In June 2016, Tough Mudder named its new charity partner Team Rubicon, the veteran first responder organization, TEAMRUBICONUSA.org . The goal of the partnerships is to raise awareness of Team Rubicon among Tough Mudder enthusiasts, friends and overall population, drive volunteer registration and activation, and help Team Rubicon in a $1.5 Million charitable raise by the end of 2017 . </P>

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