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Runners get dirty raising money for charity at MuckFest in Grayslake

There's nothing like a little mud to make the MuckFest 5K run a lot of fun.

The annual frolic Saturday at the Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center in Grayslake raised money for the fight against multiple sclerosis.

MuckFest MS is built for laughs and muddy from the get-go. Teams run in the same wave to experience all the muddy shenanigans, epic spills and thrills together.

People could relive the adventure and celebrate their accomplishments with a free beer (or soda) in the MuckFestival. Spectators could enjoy their front-row seat for the start, finish and several signature obstacles. Little ones frolicked in the free Lil' Muckers play area.

  Participants start the Muck Fest 5K Mud Run at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake Saturday morning. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Racers struggle with big puddles of mud at the Muck Fest 5K Mud Run at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake Saturday morning. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  A man lays in the mud at the Muck Fest 5K Mud Run at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake Saturday morning. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Participants hose off after finishing the Muck Fest 5K Mud Run at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake Saturday. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Several big obstacles challenged racers in the Muck Fest 5K Mud Run at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake Saturday. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
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