Del Mar Mud Run

Today was the annual Del Mar Mud Run—held at the famous Del Mar Racetrack. I had no idea that they held so many different events at the racetrack during the off season. I got there early and I wasn’t sure exactly what was going on, but folks were riding in on some pretty cool motorcycles. Perhaps they were also having a vintage bike show today, but I was there to see the mud run so I couldn’t investigate further.

I arrived at the track infield just as they were starting the first race and they already had quite a crowd. What a hoot! Folks were dressed in all kinds of attire which makes the event a lot of fun. It didn’t look like spectators could get out on the course so I headed over to the finish line to watch. They had set up a rope jump—for lack of a better name—and the runners had to negotiate a mud hole just before the finish line. Let’s just say that some folks did well with this obstacle and others… not so much.

When I was leaving the event I noticed they were also having a pet expo featuring dogs who absolutely loved jumping in the water to fetch their toys. I didn’t actually go into the event, but snapped a few photos from outside the fence. The puppies were amazing!

I hope you enjoy my photos from today!