In pictures: Mud race sees hundreds take part
The annual Maldon Mud Race in Essex saw Vicki Riley claim the title of fastest woman, while first-timer Joe Griggs was the first man to cross the finishing line.
Most people managed to complete the task, but for a few organisers had to get ropes and small paddle boats to help get them out of the water after the tide started to rise.
Here are a few pictures of those plucky people, who helped raise some £40,000 for Essex charities.
As it happened: Live reporting from the Maldon Mud Race
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