Event Success
| Amount Raised |
The total amount raised for organisers nominated charities by the Mad Maldon Mud
Race 2004 so far‚ is:
£21600.00
Including the Asia Tsunami Appeal collection that raised:
£ 3080.00 |
An estimated 6‚000 spectators turned out to watch the 2004 Mad Maldon Mud Race‚ along with national
and local press crews. Started by Ray Clarke from BBC Essex Radio‚ over 160 competitors raced through
the mud of the River Blackwater at low tide. The organisers would like to congratulate all those who
took part‚ and hope to meet you at the Presentation Ceremony later
on in the year.
A Big Thank You to all the members of the public for their generous donations to
the collection for the Asia Tsunami Appeal, or to the Mud Race 2004 Charity fund. As you can see from
the totals above‚ all the charities supported will benefit greatly.
The months of preparation by the Mud Race Committee proved to be very fruitful
indeed‚ with the day progressing quite smoothly‚ and all the safety issues
introduced helped to ensure that Competitors and Spectators alike enjoyed the day.
Winners
This year’s race winner Martin Weston from Hampshire was 7th in last year’s race and this years
runner up Richard Weston was 4th last year. 3rd place John Williams was entering for the first time.
The first lady home was Claire Taylor. For a more detailed results listing go to the
Results page. The real winners however will be the charities‚ Essex
Air Ambulance‚ Fairleigh Hospice New Building Fund and St. John Ambulance (Maldon Division)‚ who
collectively stand to benefit from donations and sponsorship of more than £10‚000.
Thanks
Our thanks to Maldon District Council, Chelmsford Sub-Aqua Club‚ St John Ambulance (Maldon)‚
Chelmsford Scouts‚ RAYNET‚ visiting Lions and Lionesses and a whole host of individuals who
helped on the day.
