Competitors struggle through the thick mud during the annual Maldon Mud Race in Maldon in Essex.

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Competitors take part in the Maldon Mud Race in Maldon, Essex, Southern England December 27, 2009. The race originated in 1973 and involves competitors racing around a course through the River Blackwater at low tide.

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Size: 2336px × 3504px
Location: Maldon, Essex, England, UK.
Photo credit: © James Boardman / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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