Emails show illnesses reported after 2022 Sonoma Tough Mudder ... - The Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Hundreds of people have now come forward, either to local agencies or on social media, with reports of infection-like symptoms since last weekend's Tough Mudder event at Sonoma Raceway. Among them was Nicole Villagran, who participated in the mud run and obstacle race Sunday. The 38-year-old El Sobrante resident had pus-filled sores covering her body and face the next day. She experienced chills, lightheadedness, a headache and has been bedridden since the event. She even isolated herself from her daughter for fear for spreading her illness. Many people also expressed anger toward the event's organizer, which they feel did not address the possibility of getting infected from its course. That's after participants in the 2022 race in Sonoma reported similar issues to the company last year. As of Thursday afternoon, at least 125 people reported to Sonoma County Public Health they have experienced rashes and pustules, sometimes with fevers and fatigue, or have seen frie...