Thousands descended upon Straddleline Raceway last Saturdayfor the Dirty Dash, a three

Thousands descended upon Straddleline Raceway last Saturdayfor the Dirty Dash, a three mile obstacle course covered in soil, mud and water. The race is held in various locations throughout the United States and a portion of the proceeds are often donated to local charity organizations.Photos by Mike Stolp-Smith.Published on August 6, 2012

Thousands descended upon Straddleline Raceway last Saturdayfor the Dirty Dash, a three
Thousands descended upon Straddleline Raceway last Saturdayfor the Dirty Dash, a three
Thousands descended upon Straddleline Raceway last Saturdayfor the Dirty Dash, a three
Thousands descended upon Straddleline Raceway last Saturdayfor the Dirty Dash, a three
Thousands descended upon Straddleline Raceway last Saturdayfor the Dirty Dash, a three
Thousands descended upon Straddleline Raceway last Saturdayfor the Dirty Dash, a three
Thousands descended upon Straddleline Raceway last Saturdayfor the Dirty Dash, a three
Thousands descended upon Straddleline Raceway last Saturdayfor the Dirty Dash, a three
The final obstacle was a massive mud-hole. Naturally, tackling ensued.

The final obstacle was a massive mud-hole. Naturally, tackling ensued.

Thousands descended upon Straddleline Raceway last Saturdayfor the Dirty Dash, a three

The final obstacle was a massive mud-hole. Naturally, tackling ensued.

Thousands descended upon Straddleline Raceway last Saturdayfor the Dirty Dash, a three

The final obstacle was a massive mud-hole. Naturally, tackling ensued.

Thousands descended upon Straddleline Raceway last Saturdayfor the Dirty Dash, a three

The final obstacle was a massive mud-hole. Naturally, tackling ensued.

Thousands descended upon Straddleline Raceway last Saturdayfor the Dirty Dash, a three

The final obstacle was a massive mud-hole. Naturally, tackling ensued.

Thousands descended upon Straddleline Raceway last Saturdayfor the Dirty Dash, a three

The final obstacle was a massive mud-hole. Naturally, tackling ensued.

Course volunteers run through a wall of water dispensed by a large water truck to help re-mud the course.

Course volunteers run through a wall of water dispensed by a large water truck to help re-mud the course.

Thousands descended upon Straddleline Raceway last Saturdayfor the Dirty Dash, a three

Course volunteers run through a wall of water dispensed by a large water truck to help re-mud the course.

A large pond obstacle was a bit smelly for some.

A large pond obstacle was a bit smelly for some.

Thousands descended upon Straddleline Raceway last Saturdayfor the Dirty Dash, a three

A large pond obstacle was a bit smelly for some.

Thousands descended upon Straddleline Raceway last Saturdayfor the Dirty Dash, a three

A large pond obstacle was a bit smelly for some.

Some stop to mess with their friends, which is encouraged.

Some stop to mess with their friends, which is encouraged.

The first obstacle, a large mud puddle, slips up a runner.

The first obstacle, a large mud puddle, slips up a runner.

Many people came in teams. Here's a participant from the Mudvengers.

Many people came in teams. Here’s a participant from the Mudvengers.

The race begins. The participants enjoy a brief last moment of being clean before the first obstacles.

The race begins. The participants enjoy a brief last moment of being clean before the first obstacles.

Thousands descended upon Straddleline Raceway last Saturdayfor the Dirty Dash, a three

The race begins. The participants enjoy a brief last moment of being clean before the first obstacles.

Thousands descended upon Straddleline Raceway last Saturdayfor the Dirty Dash, a three

The race begins. The participants enjoy a brief last moment of being clean before the first obstacles.

Thousands descended upon Straddleline Raceway last Saturdayfor the Dirty Dash, a three

The race begins. The participants enjoy a brief last moment of being clean before the first obstacles.

Thousands descended upon Straddleline Raceway last Saturdayfor the Dirty Dash, a three

The race begins. The participants enjoy a brief last moment of being clean before the first obstacles.

Thousands descended upon Straddleline Raceway last Saturdayfor the Dirty Dash, a three

The race begins. The participants enjoy a brief last moment of being clean before the first obstacles.