Mud run breaks previous records

This year’s Flemington MudRun had a record numberof runners with 609people taking the plunge into muddy pits, downa giant mudslide and through obstacles.

Organisers say the day at Lake Station was outstanding and, despite cold, everyone apperared to be having a great time.

“Wec ouldn’t do it without all of our wonderful sponsors. Thank you so much to all of the generous companies, organisations and businesses that help to make the Flemington MudRun such a successful fundraising event for Flemington School,” said Michelle Miller.

Costumes were encouraged and were judged before they were covered in mud, with Minions on a Rope, Jail Break, Camo Man and Dad and Daughter Super Hero declared the winners. Paula Barrington braved themud splatters to take these photos of the fun.

Photos Paula Barrington Looks like fun - a mud runner speeds down the mud slide at the Flemington Mud Run.

I think I got a bit muddy...a young runner checks out the day’s result.

Costume winners Jailbreak at the clean end of the day.

Minions all fired up and ready to run.