Supervising adult
Free
Children (aged 6 to 12 & over 1.2m tall)
£12.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 19 Jul 2026
Time
From: 10:00
Venue
Central Park
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 start is on hardstanding. The finish is on grass. The course is on a mixture of hardstanding and fine gravel pathway with majority of the course on grass which can be thick underfoot.
Click here to see the Course Map. Please note, this is subject to change.
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.
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 start line is close to the entrance of the Central park opposite the Plymouth Life Centre.
The finish line is the grass event site within Central park, adjacent to the hedgeline of the football field.
If using what3words, enter ///cool.tooth.tubes in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
Please listen out for your start time to gather in front of the stage for a gentle warm-up and course instructions.
By car:
General Event Parking: The Milehouse park and ride car park, adjacent to Central Park, is a large and free car park. As it is used by those travelling into the city centre and by users of the nearby Life Centre, the car park is usually very busy and fills up extremely quickly, Milehouse is approx. 150m from the start line. There are several pay and display car parks in and around the city centre. The closest of these to Central Park is on Stuart Road (PL1 5LH), but there are also several others in the city centre at Western Approach (PL1 1AJ), Theatre Royal (PL1 2TR) and Drake’s Circus (PL1 1EA).
Drop Offs: Please use the car park or through road within Milehouse park and ride for efficient safe drop off's for the event.
Blue Badge Parking: Disabled & Accessible parking is also available at Milehouse Park & Ride car park, displaying a Blue Badge & Clock would be necessary, blue badge parking is around 150m from event site, its possible to drive onto slipway adjacent to Home Park Stadium for drop off outside Plymouth Life Centre, please use caution and 10mph speed limit in this area.
Volunteer Parking: The Milehouse park and ride car park, adjacent to Central Park, is a large and free car park. As it is used by those travelling into the city centre and by users of the nearby Life Centre, the car park is usually very busy and fills up extremely quickly. There are several pay and display car parks in and around the city centre. The closest of these to Central Park is on Stuart Road (PL1 5LH), but there are also several others in the city centre at Western Approach (PL1 1AJ), Theatre Royal (PL1 2TR) and Drake’s Circus (PL1 1EA).
Electric Charging points: The nearest public electric car charging points to the event site are at Milehouse Park & Ride, PL2 3DE is part of the Pod Point network. There are 2 devices and 4 connectors available at this charging location. Electric vehicle chargers are available in two areas of this car park. Vehicles must be plugged in, charging and have an active parking stay when using these bays.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: There are many ways to access Central Park, the event site is just past Home Park Stadium and adjacent to Plymouth Life Centre we would advise best access to cottage field within Central Park would be at what three words location ///seat.sands.blunt
Bus: The nearest bus stops to Central Park in Plymouth are:
Milehouse Lc 5, Milehouse is 226 meters away, 4 min walk.
Milehouse Park & Ride, Milehouse is 235 meters away, 4 min walk.
Outland Road Church, Milehouse is 290 meters away, 4 min walk.
Milehouse P&R North, Milehouse is 375 meters away, 5 min walk.
Milehouse Lc 2, Milehouse is 395 meters away, 6 min walk.
Milehouse Central Park, Milehouse is 397 meters away, 6 min walk.
Train: Plymouth Railway Station lies one mile away from Central Park and there is a paved walking route (taking approx. 20 mins) Simply exit the station and walk down Saltash Road to the roundabout at the bottom of the hill and follow the pavement around to the right to briefly join Russell Place, before turning left up onto Holdsworth Street. Walk straight up the road and continue straight on to join the path leading into the park, and follow this until you reach Central Park. Please note that although picturesque, a portion of the walk is up a steep hill and so we would not suggest this route for those with access or mobility issues. Instead, we recommend the number 60 service (Plymouth Citybus), which stops on at the Railway Station bus stop which is directly accessible via a footbridge from the station.
Cycling & Bike Racks: Plymouth City Council have installed more cycle parking across the city, You can find cycle parking available within Central Park by using what3words ///tummy.grace.vibe Plymouth's Beryl Bikes e-bikes are available in Plymouth in partnership with Plymouth City Council to help you tackle those famous hills and see the city from a new angle, hire bikes by the minute or the hour, making it easy to explore the city on two wheels. Parking bays for 510 e-bikes are located across the area just download the Beryl app now and get ready to ride.
Refreshments
Toilets
Parking
Dogs not allowed
Bag drop
Showers
Not suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
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 wristbands are available at the enquiries marquee, and our Event Managers are trained Dementia Friends.
A QR code will be available on the main event site to access British Sign Language stage content for those who use BSL.
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.
A fundraising pack with tips to help you reach your target
A customisable back sign
Training plans and support to help you prepare
Access to our Facebook community to help you get motivated
A Race for Life medal when you cross the finish line!
Get fundraising and training support, tips and resources to help you hit your target and prepare for your event.
Thanks to support from people like you, we've funded pioneering research to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer. But our work isn't done yet. We want to bring about a world where everybody lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.
The money you raise goes towards our research into more than 200 types of cancer. With you at the start line, just imagine how far we can go.
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.
Get set for your Race for Life event with t-shirts, hats and accessories for everyone.
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