We had the cross country race at school today and all the kids from age 5 to 13 competed. They were advised to go bare footed, as there were too many muddy areas where shoes get sucked in, never to be seen again!
@maggiemae@Dawn yes - they did 'wash' their feet after the run, but by the state of the towels they brought to use, I'm not sure how well washed they were!