In Pictures: Mud glorious mud! Competitors raise charity cash in annual mud race

The Maldon Mud Race in Essex originated in 1973.

Sunday 02 June 2024 18:58 BST

A competitor takes part in the annual Maldon Mud Race, a charity event to race across the bed of the River Blackwater in Maldon, Essex (Gareth Fuller/PA) (PA Wire)

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Competitors have taken part in an annual charity event across the bed of the River Blackwater in Maldon, Essex.

The Maldon Mud Race originated in 1973 and now attracts scores of participants.

Here are some of those who braved the mud to raise money this year:

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In Pictures: Mud glorious mud! Competitors raise charity cash in annual mud race

The Maldon Mud Race in Essex originated in 1973.

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