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London - Clapham Pretty Muddy 5k 2025

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London - Clapham Pretty Muddy 5k

Saturday 24 May 2025

£22.49 Adults | £12.00 Children
Minimum fundraising target: £50

Date: Saturday 24 May 2025

Time: from 12:30

Venue: Clapham Common

30% off entry in 2025 with code RFL25ISU

Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.

About Pretty Muddy

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Climb, crawl and slide your way around the Pretty Muddy® obstacle course at your own pace.
5k is just over 3 miles and can take about an hour to complete on average, but there's no pressure to finish in a certain time – it's all designed for fun!
Get muddy as an individual or with a group of friends or family, act like a big kid and raise money for life-saving cancer research.

Location

Venue
Clapham Common, Windmill Drive, Clapham, SW4 9DE View map

Course information

The start and finish are on (grass). The course is a mixture or grass and tarmac paths.

Our courses are accurately measured with a measuring wheel, which may differ from GPS devices. Please follow the designated route closely to maintain the intended distance; cutting corners will affect your distance covered.

Join forces or go solo

Pretty Muddy participants having fun at events
You can take part in any Race for Life event as an individual or a group to raise money for life-saving research. Walk, jog or run together in a group or go solo at your own pace, or lead the way as a Group Leader and get family, friends and colleagues involved! However you choose to get muddy, you’re helping to beat cancer.
 
 

Warm up with other Race for Lifers

Shake off any pre-Race nerves and get moving with our fun warm-up session just before your event.
 

Supporters and spectators welcome

Bring along as many supporters as you like to cheer you on! We’ve got things for everyone to do, check out the Location section above to see what’s happening on the day.
 

Soak up the atmosphere

After you've completed the course, stay on and celebrate with other participants, friends and family with a picnic in the park.

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.

Event details

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.

Meeting point

The start and finish can be found on the gravel football pitches just off The Avenue (A205) behind Mount Pond. 

If using what3words, enter ///escape.loves.grab in the free app, to find the exact starting point.

Please listen out for your start time to join in front of the stage for a warm up and instructions.

By car

General Event Parking: There is none available at this event. We advise you come via public transport. 

Blue Badge Parking: The closest parking can be found on Broomwood Road.

Volunteer Parking: There is none available at this event. We advise you come via public transport. 

Drop Offs: There are no designated drop off points due to the location of this venue.

Electric Charging points: Hubsta Charging Station - 10A Windmill Dr, London SW4 9DE (0.4 miles). ESB ecars Charging Station - 61 A24, London SW4 9DA (0.5 miles)

Public transport and pedestrians:

Pedestrians: Please enter the common via any of the park entrances and head towards the The Avenue (A205) side of the common.

Bus: The nearest bus stop is on Broomwood Road - service G1. Buses also service Clapham Common South Side and Clapham Common North Side. 

Train: The nearest train station to the event is Clapham South (0.5 miles). Exit the station and turn left, then turn left onto The Avenue, cross at the third pedestrian crossing and the event site will be just ahead of you.  Other stations surrounding the common are Clapham Common (0.8 miles), Clapham Junction (1.0 miles), Clapham High Street (1.2 miles) and Clapham North (1.3 miles).

Cycling & Bike Racks: Bike Racks within Clapham Common, approx. 8 Spaces. Bike Racks around Clapham South Station, approx. 24 Spaces

No dogs allowed
Not suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
Toilets
Bag drop
Refreshments
No showers
No parking

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.

Additional Support request badges are available, and our Event Managers are trained Dementia Friends

Bring a water bottle
We’re trying to reduce single-use plastic at Pretty Muddy. Please bring your own reusable water bottle, already filled. We'll provide an ecofriendly water-refill station at the finish that uses as little single-use plastic as possible.

Bring a change of clothes
If you’re getting Pretty Muddy®, remember to bring spare clothes and a towel. Check the facilities tab above to see what there is at your event. Unfortunately, there are no lockers, changing facilities or showers at the Race for Life events, so please bear this in mind and ask friends to look after your valuable belongings, clean clothes and towels.

Have the right kit
It’s a good idea to check the weather before your event and dress accordingly. Think breathable sports gear (leggings and shorts are ideal) and well-fitting trainers. For Pretty Muddy, wear something you don’t mind getting dirty.
Check out the latest range of Race for Life clothing and accessories in our online shop.

Be sun smart
Stay sun safe by finding shade when you’re not on the course and covering up with clothes, a hat and sunglasses. On parts you can’t cover, use sunscreen with at least SPF15 and a 4 or 5 star rating. Find out more about being sun smart.

Your back sign and race number
Remember to bring your back sign and Race number which will be sent to you in the post – don’t forget safety pins so you can attach them to you.

Pretty Muddy® 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.

Climb, crawl and slide your way around the course at your own pace. We want you to tackle every obstacle the best you can, but if you need to skip to the next one our marshals will be on hand to assist. Find out more about Pretty Muddy® obstacles.

To be part of the action, you must be 13 years of age or older at the time of your event. We've got something special for our young participants too - check out our Pretty Muddy® Kids events for kids aged 12 and under!

If you have any pre-existing medical conditions, please seek your doctor's advice before registering.

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