Schedule changes
There has been a change to this event since the original listing. The most up to date information is posted below. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us.
Supervising adult
Free
Children (aged 6 to 12 & over 1.2m tall)
£12.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Saturday 06 Jun 2026
Time
From: 12:30
Venue
Avenham and Miller Park
Offer ends 31 January 2026. T&Cs apply*
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
Pretty Muddy® Kids is a fun-packed muddy obstacle course for children aged 6-12 (over 1.2m tall). The young fundraisers climb, crawl and slide their way around the course at their own pace, accompanied by an adult. The course is approximately 5k which is just over three miles, and there's no pressure to finish in a certain time. Get ready to get muddy on an unforgettable day out.
The 2026 Preston course showcases the city’s stunning parks and riverside views. Starting and finishing in Avenham Park, runners journey through Frenchwood Recreational Ground and Miller Park on a mix of surfaced paths and grass. Gentle undulations add challenge, while the River Ribble provides a scenic backdrop.
The course route is a single lap, offering variety, atmosphere, and a memorable running experience.
You can take part in any Race for Life event as an individual or a group to raise money for life-saving research.
Get your friends and family involved and walk, jog or run at your own pace! An adult will need to accompany the child around the course but adults will not be able to go on the obstacles.
However you choose to get muddy, you're helping to beat cancer.
10m
More than 10 million of you have taken part in Race for Life events since 1994, fundraising for Cancer Research UK.
£970m
Race for Life has raised over £970 million towards life-saving cancer research since it began 30 years ago.
130,000+
With your money, we've helped develop radiotherapy, which helps 130,000+ people with cancer in the UK every year.
Once you sign up for your Pretty Muddy® event, you'll receive an email with all the need-to-know details to help you feel fully prepared for the day.
The meeting point is located in Avenham Park, in front of the Pavilion Cafe. Both the start and finish will be located in this area of the park.
If using what3words, enter ///branded.mime.claim in the free app, to find the exact location of the event site.
By car:
General Event Parking: There is no designated car parking for this event due to it's new central location. There are many public pay and display car parks that participants can use such as Fishergate Car park, Preston Railway Station Car Park and Avenham Car Park to name a view. All within 10 minute walk to the event site.
Drop Offs: Participants can be safley dropped off in Fishergate Car Park with a short walk to the event site, alternativley streets surrounding the event such as Ribblesdale Place but please do so in a safe manner, being mindful of traffic and local residents.
Blue Badge Parking: There is blue badge parking spaces availible in all the major car parks mentioned above.
Volunteer Parking: We do not have specific volunteer parking for this event, we ask all volunteers to please use a suitable local car park as mentioned above, residencial free parking or use public transport/walk to the event site where you are able.
Electric Charging Points: The closest charging point is in Avenham Car Park, Syke St, Preston, PR1 3BN (two double EV charging points available).
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: There are many enterances to Avenham and Miller Park, the main enterance for pedestrians on foot is via Ribblesdale Place, taking you straight into Avenham park looking out onto the event site.
Bus: Avenham and Miller Park is a short walk away from major bus stops stopping at Preston Railway Station on Fishergate. Pleaese refer to the Preston Bus website for more information on local bus routes.
Train: Preston Trail Station is located in the centre of Preston and only a short walk from the event site within Avenham and Miller Park.
Cycling & Bike Racks: Limited bike racks availible at the Pavillion Cafe, however plenty of cycle parking availible at Preston Train Station.
Refreshments
Toilets
Parking
Dogs not allowed
Bag drop
Showers
Not suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
We aim to provide our supporters with as much information as possible in our "Course Description" and "Travel notes" section, so that they can make an informed choice based on their own specific needs.
Due to the nature of the event it is not suitable for wheelchair users.
We aim for maximum accessibility at our events. Our contact centre and on-site team are ready to assist with any needs or questions you may have.
Sunflower lanyards are available at the enquiries marquee, and our Event Managers are trained Dementia Friends.
Pretty Muddy Kids® events start times are staggered in 'waves', each wave starts every 15 minutes to ensure you're safe on the course. If you're signed up as a group, please make sure you sign up for the same wave time.
Adults accompanying children will run alongside the course, but will not be allowed to take part on the obstacles.
Parents or guardians will guide their little adventurer through the 5km course, cheering them on and offering support when needed. If they come across a challenge they can't tackle on their own, they will be there to help them move on to the next one.
Find out more about Pretty Muddy® obstacles.
The parent or guardian will have a blank running number, on which they can add the running numbers of up to three children they are looking after on the day.
Children up to the age of 12, who are at least 1.2m tall will be able to take part. Children ages 13 and above can join our Pretty Muddy® events.
Your entry fee covers the cost of your event, but your fundraising helps us save and improve lives. Join the celebration, join the family, and join the thousands helping to raise the money we need to power Cancer Research UK’s biggest discoveries.
When you sign up to an event, you'll get fundraising support every step of the way. Get top tips, ideas and resources to help you hit your target and raise as much money as possible for life-saving cancer research.
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