There was most definitely mud and heaps of mayhem when young and old turned out for Isabel Hospice’s latest major fundraising event.
Almost 250 people braved the elements to take on the family-friendly Muddy Mayhem obstacle course run in conjunction with Letchworth’s Garden House Hospice Care on Sunday, March 26.
In spite of the torrential rain, participants at the Woodhall Estate got stuck in with gusto, slipping, sliding and scrambling their way over and around the 5km course for the Welwyn Garden City-based hospice.
Jess Robinson, Isabel Hospice’s events and community co-ordinator, said: “Despite the day turning out to be very cold and wet, the downpour didn’t dampen the spirits of our muddy warriors.
"In fact, it only added to the atmosphere and meant there was even more marvellous mud to wade through!”
Spectators huddling under umbrellas stood on the sidelines to cheer on friends and family members as they forged through muddy waters, jumped and climbed over obstacles, balanced over beams and kept smiles on their faces throughout it all.
There was also a 1km Mini Mudder route for under-11s to take part in.
Every person who crossed the finish line splattered and bedraggled received a medal for their mud-tastic efforts, which are expected to have raised £12,000 for Isabel Hospice through sign-ups and sponsorship.
Jess added: “We’d like to say a huge thank you to each and every person who came along to Muddy Mayhem and got well and truly stuck in - all to raise essential funds to support local hospice care.
“Thank you also to our wonderful team of staff and volunteers for ensuring it all ran smoothly and Woodhall Estate for hosting the muddy madness for us again this year.”
Want to join #TeamIsabel for the Hospice’s next challenge event?
Visit www.isabelhospice.org.uk/our-events for details of all Isabel’s upcoming events and challenges.
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