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.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.
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.

Race For Life Pretty Muddy 2023: Edinburgh sees hundreds head to The Meadows for messy fun run

By Rhoda Morrison
Published 11th Jun 2023, 15:09 BST
Updated 11th Jun 2023, 15:09 BST

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Runners were soaked with muddy water as they made their way around the 5K course

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.

Here are 15 pictures from the day, which raised thousands of pounds for charity.

Team mates cheered each other on as they made their way through mud-soaked tunnels.

5. Light at the end of the tunnel

Team mates cheered each other on as they made their way through mud-soaked tunnels. Photo: Edinburgh Evening News

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People of all ages took part in the race at The Meadows, with most having donned pink clothing.

6. A sea of pink

People of all ages took part in the race at The Meadows, with most having donned pink clothing. Photo: Edinburgh Evening News

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Signs along the route reminded readers of why they were taking part and one of the event's hosts announced that more than £116,000 had been raised for Cancer Research UK.

7. Never give up

Signs along the route reminded readers of why they were taking part and one of the event's hosts announced that more than £116,000 had been raised for Cancer Research UK. Photo: Edinburgh Evening News

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Runners were pelted with buckets of mud as they pushed their way through mud pits and army nets.

8. Down and dirty

Runners were pelted with buckets of mud as they pushed their way through mud pits and army nets. Photo: Edinburgh Evening News

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