Event chairman says race was ‘fantastic’published at 16:22 BST

16:22 BST

Brian Farrington, chairman of the Maldon Mud Race, says this year’s event has been “absolutely fantastic”.

“The weather’s been brilliant, and everybody survived, which is always our main concern,” he says.

The elites race after the main event was a success, he adds.

“I think they thought it was easy ’til they did it, then they realised. It was a bit of an experiment.

“We’ll definitely do it again and add some more difficulties next time.”

More difficulties?? Just what they need!

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