The 9th annual Muddy Fox Trot at West Shore Community College on Sat, July 20, was the biggest year yet, with 340 participants conquering the three-mile mud run and obstacle course. This family-friendly event included 13 challenging obstacles, such as muddy moguls, wooden break walls, and a mud crawl.
Julie Page Smith, director of the wellness center and the race, attributed the success of this event to the many amazing volunteers and sponsors. “Many thanks to our awesome sponsors, in-kind donors, and volunteers who helped to make sure our 340 participants (a record number) had a blast!” said Smith. Sponsors and volunteers that helped make this event successful included:
- WSCC employees and Recreation Center members
- Corewell Health
- Scottville Fire Department
- Erin Doan Insurance Agency
- ACE 1 Port-A-Potty
- AM Custom Creations
Many participants had high praise for the event. Reed City Cross Country Coach Rich Saladin stated, “We have many of our team members here this year. They had such a great time that we will be back next year!”
“This is a day that truly is about bringing our community together for some family-friendly fitness while raising money for the WSCC Foundation,” said Smith. This year’s event raised over two thousand dollars, which will help provide scholarships to deserving students.
Next year marks the 10th anniversary of the Muddy Fox Trot, set for July 19, 2025. Plans are underway to make it the biggest event yet. For more information, please contact Julie Page Smith at 231-843-5949 or jsmith@westshore.edu.