Warrior Dash Oregon -- an opportunity to raise money for St. Jude's Children's Hospital and get really, really muddy. 

It's a 5k, not a sprint, my love.

This obstacle is a series of mud hills with two foot deep puddles in between.  Mud is a huge part of this activity. 

So are costumes.  Here we have Darth Vader, Chewbacca (with the  numbers), and ObiWan Kenobi.  (No, I don't know these people.  I take sniper pictures, from behind.) 

Princess Leia after the garbage pits.  Last year, three women ran in Leia bikinis. 

A blast from the past -- Pac Man and ghosts. 

Vader finished alright, but Han looks a little tired. 

Luke lagged behind, but then he did have to carry Yoda. 

Every Warrior Dash sports its fair share of super heroes. 

Seth prepares to cross the finish line.  He looks almost clean, but that will change.

Aaaaaaahhhhhh!

Mud hug.

Mud hugs are a time-honored Warrior Dash tradition.  Seth restrained himself.  Only my arm and my cheek got muddy. 

The medal is also a bottle opener.  No, it is not real gold. 

What children's book phenomenon from our childhood does this remind you of?  Now look closer.  Yes, that's a Waldo costume.

Another time-honored Warrior Dash tradition.