Mud Girl Run Held in Ottawa

Last weekend, the colorful and unusual Mud Girl Run took place in Ottawa, bringing together thousands of participants from 7 to 78 years old. Women and girls of all ages and fitness levels overcame more than 18 mud obstacles, inflatable slides and rope courses over a distance of 5 kilometers.

“This is not a competition, but a celebration of strength, fun and support,” explains organizer Manon Marty. The race is created specifically for women, so that they feel comfortable and free.

Participants came with families and groups of friends. For Jordan Appleby and her mother Amanda Armstrong, this has become a family tradition: “We are participating for the second time together. It is inspiring and uniting.”

The main goal of the event is to support the fight against breast cancer. Since its launch, Mud Girl has raised more than $400,000 to help patients and funds, including the Pink Army Foundation.

“We have a close friend who is fighting cancer. "We do it for her," says Appleby.

You don't have to complete all the challenges. The main thing is participation, support and belief in your own strength. "I do it with my daughter and friends to show that they are stronger than they think," says participant Kat Janes.

"It's fun, it's dirty and it's so important - for all women," adds 16-year-old Emma McKenney.

The finishing medal is not just a reward, but a symbol of unity, strength and resilience.