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Tough Mann set to be a mud bath

Ground soft after recent rain

The 5th Tough Mann Adventure Challenge takes place at Ballamoar Farm near Ballabeg this afternoon.

The 10km off-road race over rugged terrain with obstacles to tackle has attracted over 400 entries - with the toughest of the tough opting to brave a second lap.

Competitors dash off the starting block at 1pm.

Organiser Kez Wardell says the recent wet weather has made the ground very soft, so it could be a mud bath:

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