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Gallery: Mud Monkeys Fun Run brings the slippery fun to Crieff

An unforgettable muddy obstacle course while supporting wildlife care.

A young participant makes a splash. Image: Mark Ferguson.
A young participant makes a splash. Image: Mark Ferguson.

Hundreds took part in the Mud Monkeys Family Fun Run on Saturday June 21 in Auchingarrich near Crieff.

The event took place in the countryside of Auchingarrich Wildlife Park, which had a specially designed muddy obstacle course. Participants were put to the test as they jumped, slid, and powered through the ultimate muddy challenge.

The course tested the endurance of participants who were to crawl through mud pits, conquer slippery slopes and tackle challenging obstacles that would push them to their limits. The challenge was suitable for all levels of fitness including seasoned mud runners and first-time participants. 2K, 4K and 6K family runs took place over the day.

Entry to the Auchingarrich Fun Mud Run was by donation to help raise funds for the park. The generous donations would help continue to organise future events and take care of the animals in their care.

Photographer Mark Ferguson captured all the muddy fun below:

Adults and children ready to brave the Mud Monkeys Family Fun Run.
Adults and children ready to brave the Mud Monkeys Family Fun Run. Image: Mark Ferguson.
A woman, boy and dog tackle the obstacle of tyres on the ground.
Even dogs got involved. Image: Mark Ferguson.
A boy tackles the obstacle of tyres on the ground.
A boy takes on the tyres. Image: Mark Ferguson.
A youngster slides down a tarpaulin held in place on either side by tyres.
A youngster slides into the weekend. Image: Mark Ferguson.
A trio wade through a muddy pond while other participants wait their turn.
Participants take a dip. Image: Mark Ferguson.
A boy slides down a tarpaulin.
A boy slides down the tarpaulin. Image: Mark Ferguson.
A boy makes light work of a hurdle-type obstacle.
A boy makes light work of an obstacle at the Mud Monkeys Family Fun Run. Image: Mark Ferguson.
A young boy wades through a muddy pond.
Smiles in the swamp. Image: Mark Ferguson.
Two girls wade through a muddy pond.
Girls negotiate the water. Image: Mark Ferguson.
A boy slides down a tarpaulin held in place on either side by tyres.
Tarpaulin tomfoolery. Image: Mark Ferguson.
A boy slides down a tarpaulin held in place on either side by tyres.
One brave participant goes down the slide head first. Image: Mark Ferguson.
Four participants wade through a muddy pond.
Shocked faces at the cold and muddy water. Image: Mark Ferguson.
A woman takes a photo of a boy in front of her, both in a muddy pond.
A woman takes a quick photo, her phone sensibly in a waterproof pouch. Image: Mark Ferguson.
A young girl holds an adult's hand as she wades through a muddy pond.
A girl given a helping hand at the Mud Monkeys Family Fun Run. Image: Mark Ferguson.
Adults and children pose at the Mud Monkeys Family Fun Run banner.
A Letham family and friends from Cowdenbeath. Image: Mark Ferguson.
A woman holds her phone and water aloft as she wades through a muddy pond.
A woman holds her phone and water aloft as she braves the muddy pond. Image: Mark Ferguson.
A woman running through a muddy pond.
A participant makes a run for it through the chilly waters. Image: Mark Ferguson.
A boy makes a splash as he reaches the end of a slide.
A boy makes a muddy impact. Image: Mark Ferguson.
A man and a woman holding a child wave as they wade through a muddy puddle.
A young family poses for a photo. Image: Mark Ferguson.
A boy slides down a tarpaulin held in place on either side by tyres.
A boy careers down the slide. Image: Mark Ferguson.
Children wade through a muddy pond.
Participants strive to escape the swamp. Image: Mark Ferguson.
A man and young girl wade through a muddy pond.
Hands held for moral support. Image: Mark Ferguson.
A boy slides down a tarpaulin held in place on either side by tyres at the Mud Monkeys Family Fun Run.
Making memories at the Mud Monkeys Family Fun Run. Image: Mark Ferguson.

 

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