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IN PICTURES: Public take on energy-sapping MacTuff Obstacle Challenge

Fife's Knockhill Race Circuit played host to the energy-sapping MacTuff course run over 7, 15 and 21km.

Some of the competitors as they take on the MacTuff Obstacle Challenge.
Some of the competitors as they take on the MacTuff Obstacle Challenge. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Hundreds of hardy souls from across the region took on the MacTuff today – Scotland’s toughest obstacle course in an energy-sapping event in Fife.

The gruelling assault course, which can be run over 7, 15 and 21km, was a challenge for those brave enough.

Knockhill Race Circuit plays host to the annual event which will live long in the memory of all those who took part.

MacTuff utilises the arduous terrain and natural water features combined with traditional obstacles to create the toughest of courses.

Dunfermline Pipe Band signalled the start of the event as teams and individuals of all ages set off.

MacTuff Challenge claims to be Scotland’s toughest obstacle course

With overnight temperatures plummeting to below freezing the unfavourable weather only added to the difficulty for competitors.

Individuals and groups raced round the course  wading through mud and icy water in many parts.

However, their efforts were rewarded with a well-earned medal for all those taking part.

And our photographer, Kenny Smith, was there to capture the best images of some of those brave enough to take it on.

Competitors had to carry a tyre around the MacTuff course.
Competitors had to carry a tyre around the MacTuff course. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
A competitor falls into the icy water as he takes on the challenge.
A competitor falls into the icy water as he takes on the challenge. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
One of the hardy souls taking part.
One of the hardy souls taking part. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
The MacTuff Obstacle Challenge.
The MacTuff Obstacle Challenge. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
A very muddy runner.
A very muddy runner. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
A couple of competitors still have time to smile.
A couple of competitors still have time to smile. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Three of the runners still have time to give a wave.
Three of the runners still have time to give a wave. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Nearly at the finishing line.
Nearly at the finishing line. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Some of the hundreds who took part.
Some of the hundreds who took part. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
A lone runner.
A lone runner. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
A competitor still finding the energy to smile.
A competitor still finding the energy to smile. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
One of the competitors out on the course.
One of the competitors out on the course. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Tough going for many.
Tough going for many. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson