Adults
£25.49
Children
£15.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Saturday 26 Jun 2027
Time
From: 12:45
Venue
Herrington Country Park
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
Get ready for an unforgettable day out as you climb, crawl and slide your way around the Pretty Muddy® 5k obstacle course! Sign up as a group with friends and family, or go solo and join hundreds of people on the day. There's no pressure to finish in a certain time, so take it your own pace, get muddy and enjoy the atmosphere. However you take part, you're helping to beat cancer.
The course follows the paths throughout the park; some tarmac and some gravel. The route is slightly undulating with some sections on grass.
Click here to see the Course Map. Please note, this is subject to change.
Child entry is for children ages 6-15. Children can only be registered (and must be accompanied on the day) by a parent or guardian, or an adult over 18 who has the consent of the child's parent or legal guardian.
Adults who have registered for an event can bring children under the age of 6 free of charge, but they will not be registered participants.
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 located on the field adjacent to the children's play area.
If using what3words, enter ///along.ocean.fled in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By car:
General Event Parking: Free event parking is provided at this venue. Follow directions from stewards and signage on the day.
Blue Badge Parking: Designated car parking spaces are provided, car parking stewards will direct you on arrival.
Volunteer Parking: No specific volunteer parking. Free parking is available within Herrington Park. Please follow stewards instructions on where to park. The event site is a short walk away
Drop Offs: There is no designated drop off area for this event. Please follow the stewards directions and information on arrival
Electric Charging points: Yes in the cafe car park
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: Please be careful as Herrington Park is situated on a busy A road. There is access to the park in Penshaw village opposite Penshaw Lane
Bus: There are a number of buses that run along Chester Road, all of which are accessible to Herrington Country Park. Information on bus times can be found here.
Train: Nearest station would be Sunderland 5 miles away
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are no specific bike racks but bikes could be locked to the fence that surrounds the event site at owners own risk
Refreshments
Toilets
Parking
Dogs not allowed
Bag drop
Showers
Not suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
We aim to make our events as accessible and inclusive as possible and you can find information here.
Our contact centre and on-site event team are available for any questions or requirements.
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.
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 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.
Join the incredible team of volunteers who make our Race for Life events possible.
Explore our other Race for Life events taking place across the country. Choose from a 3k, 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy® 5k or Pretty Muddy® Kids.
For travel, facilities and information on what to bring on the night, please refer to the Event Details section below. Please check your welcome pack or emails for your start time. If you have signed up less than 10 days before the event, you will need to collect your pack on the day of the event from the Enquiries Marquee.