Mud, sweat and cheers in city park

MORE than 4,000 runners found themselves caked in mud in Cardiff yesterday – for a very good cause.

They were taking part in Cancer Research UK’s Pretty Muddy obstacle course to raise funds for the charity.

Many donned fancy dress – from pink glittery tutus to unicorn outfits – for the Race For Life 5k and 10k obstacle course in Bute Park, including 732 children who completed the new Pretty Muddy Kids’ event.

Participants faced a range of fun and muddy obstacles to crawl under, clamber over and charge through – from space hoppers and scramble nets to muddy pools and mud chutes.

One of them was 47-year-old Tracy Pash, from Caerphilly.

Wearing an inflatable unicorn, shower cap and snorkel, Tracy said: “I’m here with my colleagues from Tesco. They know how much I hate mud, which is why I’m dressed like this!

“Cancer Research UK is close to my heart as my sister is being treated for breast cancer.”

The event is expected to raise around £163,000.