Race For Life’s Pretty Muddy event splashed into Edinburgh on Sunday and saw runners pelted with muddy water as they made their way around a 5K course.
The event, in aid of Cancer Research UK, was the second Race For Life event in the city, with 5K and 10K runs having been held in Holyrood Park last weekend. As the name suggests, Pretty Muddy saw runners caked in mud as they climbed over, under and through various obstacles along the course.
Here are 15 pictures from the day, which raised thousands of pounds for charity.
1. No escape
Just when racers thought they'd come to the end of the mud, helpers were on hand to make sure they were well and truly soaked before crossing the finish line. Photo: Edinburgh Evening News
2. Space hoppers
At one point along the course, runners were met with space hoppers and had to bounce around obstacles to get to the next part of the race. Photo: Edinburgh Evening News
3. A tight squeeze
One obstacle saw those taking part have to squeeze through an inflatable obstacle, all while being caked in mud. Photo: Edinburgh Evening News
4. Grand finale
The final obstacle before the finish line saw racers slide down into a muddy pit below. Photo: Edinburgh Evening News