Earlybird Adult
£11.24
Earlybird Children
£6.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 23 May 2027
Time
From: 12:15
Venue
Stanborough 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 route is set within the grounds of the beautiful Stanborough Park on a mixture of cross-country terrain and paved pathways. As well as some bumpy sections, it includes a couple of challenging uphill and downhill slopes.
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 line is on the south side of the park, behind the boating lake reception.
The finish is on the south side of the park, behind the boating lake reception.
If using what3words, enter ///nets.wing.drag 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: Parking will be available in the south and north Stanborough Park car parks. Please be aware that parking fees apply here and cameras will be in operation. Please allow plenty of time to access the car parks as Stanborough Road will be closed from around 15 minutes prior to the start of the event and from this time, you will have to follow a long diversion to be able to access the car parks if approaching from the A1 (M).
Drop Offs: Drop off is available in both the North and South Carparks.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue badge parking is available in the South Lake carpark. Please speak to the Stewards who will direct you to the correct car parking area located next to the Boat lake.
Volunteer Parking: Volunteers are advised to park in the South Stanborough Park carpark. Please be aware that parking fees apply here and cameras will be in operation.
Electric Charging points: Shell Recharge Charging Station, Stanborough Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL86XA (0.7miles, 17 min walk to the event site.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: Please access the park on the South side (South lake) located off Stanborough Road.
Bus: 405
Train: The nearest train station is Welwyn Garden City - 35 min walk.
Cycling & Bike Racks: North Car Park, near the amenity area.
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.
This event is not wheelchair accessible. Alternative accessible events nearby include Stevenage, Luton
Event Site:
The start and finish areas are on grass, which is uneven and soft etc. underfoot. In wet weather, the ground may become muddy.
Course:
The route includes tarmac/grass/gravel.
In poor weather, grass may become muddy and slippery, which could increase the level of assistance required.
Parking:
Blue Badge parking is available, approximately 150m from the event site on gravel/grass. See Travel Information for further details.
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.
*Enter the code FLASH30 on the registration page to get 30% off your entry fee. Visit our Sales and Discount page for full terms and conditions that apply.