It may have been "wetter and muddier than ever" - but the conditions didn't deter a sold out entry from enjoying a festive treat.
Bungay Black Dog Running Club's annual 'Groggy Doggy' Boxing Day event was hailed a success. Picture: Tony Morley (Image: Tony Morley)
An annual cross country race - featuring mud, dogs and fancy dress - attracted almost 350 runners on Boxing Day morning.
Bungay Black Dog Running Club's annual 'Groggy Doggy' Boxing Day event was hailed a success.
Bungay Black Dog Running Club's annual 'Groggy Doggy' Boxing Day event was hailed a success. Picture: Tony Morley (Image: Tony Morley)
Races for eight to 12-year-olds, a canine run and an adult run were held in "perfect weather", according to the event organisers.
Bungay Black Dog Running Club's annual 'Groggy Doggy' Boxing Day event was hailed a success. Picture: Tony Morley (Image: Tony Morley)
With the juniors running one lap of the 1.5 mile, the adults were able to complete either one or two laps of the 2.6 mile course with or without a dog.
Bungay Black Dog Running Club's annual 'Groggy Doggy' Boxing Day event was hailed a success. Picture: Tony Morley (Image: Tony Morley)
Prizes were presented in the male and female categories, while special awards were also handed out to the muddiest runner, best fancy dress and muddiest dog.
Bungay Black Dog Running Club's annual 'Groggy Doggy' Boxing Day event was hailed a success. Picture: Tony Morley (Image: Tony Morley)
Tony Morley, from Bungay Black Dog Running Club, said that "with sunshine and mild temperatures" the races across Bungay's Outney Common and marshes "were wetter and muddier than ever."
Bungay Black Dog Running Club's annual 'Groggy Doggy' Boxing Day event was hailed a success. Picture: Tony Morley (Image: Tony Morley)
He added: "But that didn't deter the sell-out crowd of almost 350 runners, many in fancy dress or running with their dogs.
Bungay Black Dog Running Club's annual 'Groggy Doggy' Boxing Day event was hailed a success. Picture: Tony Morley (Image: Tony Morley)
"Sarah Wilby, one of the club's visually impaired runners, also tackled the race along with her guide runner.
"Junior runners up to the age of 12 were well catered for too, with their own race."
Bungay Black Dog Running Club's annual 'Groggy Doggy' Boxing Day event was hailed a success. Picture: Tony Morley (Image: Tony Morley)
With prizes presented by the Town Reeve of Bungay, Terry Reeve, to the various winners, Mr Morley added: "It was Lucie Morran's first year as race director and she was delighted to see so many smiling faces, as runners wiped the mud off their day-old trainers, given just 24 hours before as Christmas presents.
Town Reeve pf Bungay, Terry Reeve, presented the prizes at Bungay Black Dog Running Club's annual 'Groggy Doggy' Boxing Day event. Picture: Tony Morley (Image: Tony Morley)
"The club is already looking forward to another muddy good day on Boxing Day 2024."
Town Reeve of Bungay, Terry Reeve, presented the prizes at Bungay Black Dog Running Club's annual 'Groggy Doggy' Boxing Day event. Picture: Tony Morley (Image: Tony Morley)
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