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Preston Pretty Muddy 5k 2024

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Preston Pretty Muddy 5k
Saturday 8 Jun 2024

£22.49 Adults | £12.00 Children

Minimum fundraising target: £50

Date: Saturday 8 Jun 2024

Time: from 13:30

Venue: Moor Park

30% off entry in 2024 with code RFL24ISU

Get muddy, have fun and raise money for life-saving research. Enter now and together we will beat cancer.

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. Get muddy as an individual or with a group of friends or family, have fun and raise money for life-saving cancer research,

Location

Venue: Moor Park, Sir Tom Finney Way, Preston, PR1 6RU View map

Course information

The Preston 5k course is a single lap route mostly on flat grass with the occasional slight incline. The route starts and finishes in the middle of the field. Due to the course being on grass, it may be slightly muddy underfoot depending on recent weather conditions.

There are a mixture of obstacles along the way including inflatables, climbing, crawling and mud!

There will not be any water refill stations along the course so if you require water during the event, please remember to bring your own reusable water bottle already filled up. You will be able to refill this at the refill station when you finish.

Please arrive 15 to 20 mins before your start time so that you are prepared and ready to go on time.

Our courses have been measured with a measuring wheel. This is the most accurate measurement method and may not always correspond with digital tracking apps and watches.

On the day

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Take part in a group or go solo
Take part as an individual or in a group and have fun raising money for life-saving research. You can walk, jog or run, going at your own pace, or lead the way as a Group Leader getting family, friends and colleagues involved! However you choose to Race, you will be helping to beat cancer.
 
 
Warm up with other participants
Get moving just before you begin your Race for Life event with a live and interactive warm up session.
 
Supporters and spectators welcome
Spectators are very welcome on the day to cheer you on! The more the merrier.
 
Soak up the atmosphere
After you've completed the course, why not make a day of it with other participants, friends and family, and have a picnic in the park.

While your entry fee covers the cost of your event, it's the money you raise that will fund vital research and see more people surviving cancer.

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 meeting point and start line can be found in the centre of Moor Park. The finish line will also be within a similar vicinity.

If using what3words, enter ///union.inspector.opens in the free app, to find the exact starting point.

We are pleased to offer free event parking courtesy of Preston North End Football Club. The car park is located over the road from Moor Park on the A6063 Sir Tom Finney Way. Please take great care when crossing the road to and from the car park to Moor Park and allow time for parking. There is a 5 min walk from the Football Stadium car park to the event site. The car park within Moor Park will be closed to participants with the exception of Blue Badge Holders.

Please check back for details on electric charging points and bike racks

No dogs allowed
Not suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
Toilets
No bag drop
Refreshments
No showers
Parking

Due to the nature of the obstacles this event is unfortunately not suitable for wheelchair users. However we do have standard 3K, 5K and 10K event available at the same venue which are suitable for wheelchair users.

If spectating, the event site is mostly on grass, so those with accessibility issues may require assistance on the uneven surfaces.

However If you require any further information on the accessibility of a Pretty Muddy event, or wish to bring a carer/assistant to accompany you or if you need to bring a guide runner, please contact our Supporter Hotline on 0300 123 0770 and press 1 when prompted (Opening hours are 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday) or email us at raceforlife@cancer.org.uk

Bring a water bottle
We want to make Pretty Muddy® as sustainable as possible by reducing our single use plastic consumption, so please bring your own reusable water bottle, already filled. We'll provide a water-refill solution that is cost-effective for the charity and environmentally-friendly.

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
Think comfortable clothes and trainers. Check out the latest range of Race for Life clothing and accessories in our online shop.

Be sun smart
Covering up will protect your skin. Find out more about being sun smart. Don't forget a hat and sunscreen.

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.

We're with you every step of the way

Choose the right event for you

Don't fancy the Pretty Muddy® 5k? Check out our range of different Race for Life events all across the country and find one that suits you. Get the whole family involved with our Pretty Muddy® Kids events for kids aged 12 and under.

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