Photos: MUDGIRL obstacle race dedicated to women

MUDGIRL has raised over $312,000 to fight against breast cancer.

Published Jul 28, 2024 • Last updated 13 hours ago • 1 minute read

“We just want you to come here, have fun, help each other,” said the event manager Clara Cadou. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA

MUDGIRL brought their entry-level obstacle course 5K run to Wesley Clover Park on Saturday, July 27, 2024.

This exhilarating event, centred on empowerment and enjoyment, invites women to tackle over 17 obstacles designed to leave participants muddy and full of smiles.

It was well attended with approximately 6,000 participants.

Since the inception of MUDGIRL over $312,000 has been donated to the fight against breast cancer.

MUDGIRL PHOTO GALLERY

A constant flow of heats left the start line from 8:30 am till the last heat of excited women and girls at 2 pm. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA MUDGIRL brought their entry-level obstacle course 5K run to Wesley Clover Park on Saturday, July 27, 2024. This exhilarating event, centred on empowerment and enjoyment, invite women to tackle over 17 obstacles designed to leave participants muddy and full of smiles. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Hoses were set up for participants to rinse off after their fun-run. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA MUDGIRL has 10 events in Canada, 20 in the US, six in France and 2 in the UK. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA This year, the MUDGIRL event has transitioned from supporting breast cancer foundations to establishing the Pink Army Foundation. This new initiative aims to amplify awareness, advance research, provide essential support to patients and survivors, and work together to reduce the impact of breast cancer. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA The wreck bag carry was one of the less muddy obstacles. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Participants make their way through what the event has named Pink Cheese, an inflatable obstacle. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Nadine Hutchings took part in Saturday’s event, rocking her eye black’s. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Hoses were set up for participants to rinse off after their fun-run. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Seven-year-old Ellora Ellis took part in the fun event with her mother Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA MUDGIRL brought their entry-level obstacle course 5K run to Wesley Clover Park on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Some participants got a little muddier than others. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA This exhilarating event, centred on empowerment and enjoyment; invited women to tackle over 17 obstacles designed to leave participants muddy and full of smiles. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA A MUDGIRL holds the netting of The Trap, one of the obstacles, to help a friend get through. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Smiles were contagious Saturday as women of all ages were getting muddy, showing they could do hard things. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA MUDGIRL festival manager Clara Cadou said the event is all about female empowerment and solidarity. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA No one finished the event without mud covering, at the very least, their shoes. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Adriana Gualdron, was all smiles as she made her way out of the muddy obstacle. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA The mud crawl had participants crawling through cool muddy water, that some MUDGIRL’s said actually felt great on the sunny hot day. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Some natural puddles helped take the mud experience to an extra awesome level. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Mud mountains did not stop these MUDGIRL’s Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Nadine Hutchings and Tosha Vieira were all smiles as they ran through the natural mud puddle between obstacles Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA MUDGIRLS take part in the wreck bag carry, one of the 17 obstacles. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Kasandra Arkuszewski gets a spin, showing off her pink and mud covered tutu by her mother, Patrycia Arkuszewski. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA The event is geared to be achievable by all. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Participants climbed the cargo pyramid as others made their way to the start line. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Participants climbed the cargo pyramid. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Event-goers were having fun with the bullet proof box carry Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA

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