1,000 runners take part in events in Harrogate and RiponRipon’s 10k Muddy Boots race returns after two years

Ripon’s annual Muddy Boots 10k and Fun Run returned at the weekend after being cancelled for the past two years.

The run raises funds for St Wilfrid’s Primary School in Ripon. The two races take runners over a multi-terrain course finishing at the primary school.

Held this past weekend, the event saw almost 350 runners turn up for the mud run and a further 83 for the fun run.

The run had been cancelled in 2019 and 2020 due to bad weather and coronavirus but parent volunteers from the St Wilfrid’s Association wanted to make sure they didn’t miss another year.

Race director, Yvonne Parkes, said:

“It’s great that we can host the Muddy Boots 10k and Fun Run again after a two-year hiatus.

“Muddy Boots is a well-established feature of the local running calendar and a great community event that raises much needed funds to offer children who attend St Wilfrid’s Primary school a full range of activities, including extra-curricular opportunities.”

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Race Results

Ladies: 

1. Helen Cross (40:25) (York Knavesmire Harriers)
2. Nik Tarrega (43:35) (York Knavesmire Harries)
3. Stephanie Breckon (47:40) (Unaffiliated)

Men:

1. Jack Mudd-Bowes (39:17) (Unaffiliated)
2. Ted Leahy (39:48) (Ripon Runners)
3. Marc Ellis (40:20) (Quakers Running Club)

Teams:

Mens Team Prize: Ripon Runners
Ladies Team Prize: York Knavesmire Harriers