Muddy Mayhem As Runners Battle Sludge In Annual Race

ByMark Willard•

2 hours ago

Updated: May 11, 2026, 12:24 pm EDTPublished: May 11, 2026, 12:24 pm EDT

Who signs up for a race that’s described as “worse than childbirth?” Apparently hundreds of people do. The annual Maldon Mud Race in England draws in people from around the world, willing to run, fall and face-plant through a muddy course for charity. Throw in costumes and you have a hilarious competition.