The Maldon Mud Race in Maldon, Essex originated in 1973 and involves competitors racing around a course on the mudbanks of the river Blackwater at low tide.
Photos: The world's dirtiest race
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A competitor falls in the mud as he takes part in the Maldon Mud Race in Maldon, Essex on April 29, 2012. The race originated in 1973 and involves competitors racing around a course on the mudbanks of the river Blackwater at low tide. AFP PHOTO/CARL COURT (Photo credit should read CARL COURT/AFP/GettyImages)
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Posted on May 2, 2012 at 12:01 PM
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