Maldon Mud Race 2009
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Hundreds of hardy competitors tried to cover themselves in glory at one of the world's dirtiest sporting events - the Maldon Mud Race.
More than 200 runners, many in fancy dress, took part in the annual mud race in the estuary town of Maldon, Essex, United Kingdom.
Racers must cross the mouth of the River Blackwater at low tide - a distance of about 500 yards.
The tradition originated when, in the 1970s, drinkers at the Queen's Head pub were challenged to run across the river to drink from a barrel of beer on the other side.
Watch the video here ...
http://www.bigredkev.com/2009/12/maldon-mud-race-2009.html
More than 200 runners, many in fancy dress, took part in the annual mud race in the estuary town of Maldon, Essex, United Kingdom.
Racers must cross the mouth of the River Blackwater at low tide - a distance of about 500 yards.
The tradition originated when, in the 1970s, drinkers at the Queen's Head pub were challenged to run across the river to drink from a barrel of beer on the other side.
Watch the video here ...
http://www.bigredkev.com/2009/12/maldon-mud-race-2009.html
