article_snippet: Wading neck deep through thick brown gloop, these intrepid athletes were clearly relishing the challenge of one the World's muddiest running races - the annual 10K Muddy Trials.
article_snippet: Neck deep: Some of the intrepid contestants in this year's Muddy Trials wade through thick mud as the intrepid contestants in this year's Muddy Trials wade through thick mud negotiate the tough 10km course .
article_snippet: : A runner keeps her spirits up flashing a few v-signs despite being chest-deep in thick, heavy gloop .
article_snippet: A racer grits her teeth as her drags her on hands and knees through the gruelling Muddy Trials course .
article_snippet: Two mud-coated contestants clearly enjoy the conditions as Two mud-coated contestants take part in the event which attracts runners from all over Britain .
article_snippet: Described by the organisers as 'very, very muddy', the course takes in almost impenetrable ditches and gruelling trails through thick forest and unforgving bog.
article_snippet: Racers must first cross fields and make Racers way through dense woodland after which Racers ford several streams before plunging waist deep through dark gooey ditches and dragging the,selves towards the finish line.
article_snippet: The trials were first held in 2012 and have quickly gained a reputation as one of the heaviest-going races in the cross country calendar .
article_snippet: Ready for the bath: Two contestants show why a less gruelling 5k race has quickly gained the reputation of being one of the muddiest in the World .
article_snippet: A racer way through a mud-filled ditch .
article_snippet: Contestants faced deep and dark goey ditches, woodland trails and river crossings .
article_snippet: A contestant struggles on despite the incredibly muddy conditions .
highlights_snippet: Racers cross fields and woodland, ford streams before plunging waist deep through dark gooey ditches .