Revelers take part in the Maldon Mud Race at the start of the event on Sunday, May 5, in Essex, England. The race, which originated in 1973 and involves competitors racing around a course on the mud banks of the River Blackwater, raises money for charity.
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Revelers take part in the Maldon Mud Race at the start of the event on Sunday, May 5, in Essex, England. The race, which originated in 1973 and involves competitors racing around a course on the mud banks of the River Blackwater, raises money for charity.
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A couple dressed as a bride and groom take part in race. It's held in the town of Maldon, east of London.
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A couple dressed as a bride and groom take part in race. It's held in the town of Maldon, east of London.
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Many participants in the race dress in costume regalia.
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Many participants in the race dress in costume regalia.
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A participant dressed as a clown approaches the finish line.
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A participant dressed as a clown approaches the finish line.
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Joel Hicks, who was running to raise money for the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alwayswithasmile.com%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Always With a Smile</a> charity, takes part in the Maldon Mud Race.
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Joel Hicks, who was running to raise money for the Always With a Smile charity, takes part in the Maldon Mud Race.
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Competitors dressed as nuns crawl through the mud.
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Competitors dressed as nuns crawl through the mud.
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Participants shower off the mud after taking part in the race.
Maldon Mud Race —
Participants shower off the mud after taking part in the race.
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The final runner is helped to the finish line at the end of the annual race.
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The final runner is helped to the finish line at the end of the annual race.
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