The first ever mud run held here on June 1 drew nearly 100 thrill-seeking participants, looking for a challenge while contributing to a worthy cause.
Proceeds of the event hadn’t been tallied as of press time, but funds will go toward the continued operation of the Drayton Youth Centre.
The event combined runners participating in their first extreme event with some “tough mudders,” veterans of such runs, noted organizer Donna Hirtle, who said there are plans to make the mud run an annual event, “building on what we learned.”
Hirtle said organizers may have been a little “over-optimistic” about potential proceeds from the first run and noted participation may have been lower than anticipated due to a number of other events held in Mapleton the same day.
However, Hirtle said organizers consider the costs of this year’s run “foundational” and will help put the event on firmer financial ground for the future.
