Calling all dirty muckers for a hike in the hills

FANCY getting down and dirty for some good clean fun on the run?

Runners with a taste for mud have been urged to register soon for the Mud Run – Ireland’s muckiest race – which is heading south in June.

The Munster Mud Run will take place in the Ballyhoura Mountains in Doneraile, Co Cork on Saturday, June 19. The 5km forest track will take participants through mud pits, water holes and over a series of obstacles guaranteed to leave them dirty, muddy and smiling.

Registration is now open by visiting www.mudrun.ie.

It costs €30 for individuals, while groups of four can register for €100.

“Munster Mud Run is guaranteed to be great fun and the Ballyhouras provide the perfect backdrop for the event,” said Derek McKay of Mud Run Ireland.

“Mud Run is open to everyone from first-timers who want to try something different to those who train hard and want a good laugh.

“Our first Mud Run was hugely popular and people travelled from all over the country.

“We noticed those from Munster had a particular fondness for getting dirty and mucky so we’re really excited about the June event.

“Places are limited so register early.”

Situated on the boarders of Cork, Limerick and Tipperary, the Ballyhoura Mountains are just 45 minutes from Cork and Limerick city centres.

The region is fast becoming synonymous with outdoor adventure activities, which include mountain biking, kayaking, paragliding and equestrian sports.

Novelty prizes for the first male and female to finish will be presented on the day as well as prizes for the cleanest, dirtiest and first group to cross the finishing line.

All participants will get a special Munster Mud Run t-shirt.

Participants can also raise some much-needed funds for MS Ireland.