Maldon Mud Race 2013

JOIN IN THE FUN AT THE MALDON MUD RACE ON
SUNDAY MAY 5 at 3pm

THE MALDON MUD RACE IS NEARLY HERE!!

Competitors and press from all over the world are warming up to join in the fun at The 2013 Maldon Mud Race at Promenade Park on Bank Holiday Sunday 5th May. Footballing legend, Martin Peters will officially launch the event plus visitors and press from all over Europe, including Italy and Germany.

The event features 300 fund-raising entrants, many of whom will be raising money for local Essex charities.

Vice-Chairman of The Maldon Mud Race, Brian Farrington, said “The day involves nearly 12 months of pre-planning but we always have a few surprises. As the event grows we are expanding what we have on offer including our Duck Race, Fancy Dress Competition for competitors and stalls with snacks and promotional gifts.”

“One of our major sponsors this year is Chelmsford-based Mack Mazda and Mitsubishi plus representatives from some of the charities who are beneficiaries so that spectators can find out more about how they benefit from the day’s fun.”

He continued “So far, the weather looks much kinder than last year but we are well-prepared with alternative courses etc, should the worst happen and hoping for our largest crowd ever so we can raise even larger sums for charities such Farleigh Hospice, Little Haven Children’s Hospice and Brainwave amongst many other smaller local recipients – last year saw in excess of £46,000 being distributed.”

Entry into the event is by donation and the team has invested in 2 huge screens to capture every moment plus there are stalls and entertainment during the day – with all the fun kicking off from 12 noon with Duck Race at 2pm and the main event around 3pm.”

The Maldon Mud Race is an annual event in which competitors race to be the first to complete a 400 metre dash over over the bed of the River Blackwater

The race can only take place at low tide when the water is low enough to allow participants to run safely through the water to the opposite bank and back again

This famous event was originally held at the end of December but extremely cold weather in 2010 caused it to be postponed until the following spring. This change of date was such a great success with over 12,000 spectators that the organisers decided to make the change permanent.

The 2013 Maldon Mud Race is planned to take place at 3pm on Sunday 5th May in Promenade Park Maldon CM9 5JQ

The fun starts at 12 noon
Duck Race 2pm

Parking charges apply in Promenade Park but the car parks off the High Street are free on Sundays

More details of Promenade Park here

 

 
 
 
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