Adults
£22.49
Children
£12.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Saturday 06 Jun 2026
Time
From: 10:30
Venue
Markeaton 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 start and finish is on the grass field in the centre of the park. The course is a mixture of terrains and suitable for all abilities to walk, jog or run.
Click here to see the Course Map. Please note, this is subject to change.
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 and finish is on the large grass field in the centre of the park just a short walk down from the Café and Tennis courts.
If using what3words, enter ///solid.rental.crop 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: There will be car parking available at the Mundy Play Centre car park and at The University of Derby Kedleston Road Car Park. Please follow event signs and stewards. Spaces are limited as such we advise car sharing and normal charges apply. Please note there is a 10 minute walk from the event car parks to the event site, please arrive in plenty of time to get parked and walk to the event site before your start time.
Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off at either venue car park - Marketaon Car Park and the Mundy Play Centre car park.
Blue Badge Parking: There will be blue badge parking available at Markeaton Park car park and the Mundy Play Centre car park. Spaces are limited and normal charges apply. Please follow the event signs.
Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking is available at Markeaton Car Park. Details regarding this will be sent prior to the event permitting you have registered to volunteer online. Please follow the event signs.
Electric Charging points: No charging points available at the event. The nearest charging point can be found at The Markeaton, Kedleston Road, Derby, East Midlands, DE22 2TF.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: Further details will be added shortly, please check back in a few weeks.
Bus: There are multiple bus routes that pass Markeaton Park. As such we advise you check your local bus timetable for your best route.
Train: The nearest station is Derby Train Station, which is around a 25 minute walk to the main event site. As such we recommend getting a taxi or sharing with friends from the station.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event.
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® 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 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.
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.