Supervising adult
Free
Children (aged 6 to 12 & over 1.2m tall)
£12.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Saturday 27 Jun 2026
Time
From: 09:45
Venue
Stanmer Park
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
Pretty Muddy® Kids is a fun-packed muddy obstacle course for children aged 6-12 (over 1.2m tall). The young fundraisers climb, crawl and slide their way around the course at their own pace, accompanied by an adult. The course is approximately 5k which is just over three miles, and there's no pressure to finish in a certain time. Get ready to get muddy on an unforgettable day out.
The start and finish are on grass. The course is in fields and woodland and comes with challenging cross-country terrain. There are some steep inclines to challenge you.
Click here to see the Course Map. Please note, this is subject to change.
You can take part in any Race for Life event as an individual or a group to raise money for life-saving research.
Get your friends and family involved and walk, jog or run at your own pace! An adult will need to accompany the child around the course but adults will not be able to go on the obstacles.
However you choose to get muddy, you're helping to beat cancer.
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 can be found in the field opposite the Lower Lodges EAST Car Park.
If using what3words, enter ///snow.glaze.jams 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:
We are kindly asking, where possible, that participants and spectators travel via public transport or use the Pick Up / Drop Off option, as parking is limited and will operate on a first come, first served basis.
General Event Parking:
The University of Sussex have kindly allowed us access to Car Park 1 and Car Park 6 for the duration of our event. All other university parking facilities will be in use for a conference and tournament taking place on the same days.
Please access parking via the Kings Gate Road entrance to the University of Sussex only and follow the signs for “Race for Life Parking”. Event stewards will be on hand to direct you to the correct car parks.
Parking charges will apply. It is the responsibility of the driver to pay for parking upon arrival via the PayByPhone website or app for the full duration of your stay. ANPR cameras are in operation, and failure to pay may result in a penalty issued by the parking operator.
Drop Offs:
We have a designated Pick Up / Drop Off area for the event located at the University of Sussex Sports Centre. Please access this area via the Stony Mere Way entrance to Stanmer Park and the University of Sussex only and follow the signs for “Race for Life Pick Up / Drop Off ONLY”.
The event site is just a 1–2 minute walk from this area. This zone is for short stops only to help keep traffic flowing smoothly. Please follow steward instructions and do not leave vehicles unattended.
Blue Badge Parking:
Accessible parking is available inside the park at Lower Lodges Car Park West, accessed via Stony Mere Way.
Volunteer Parking:
Volunteer parking arrangements will be confirmed by the Event Manager in pre‑event email communications.
Electric Charging Points:
Electric vehicle charging is available at OneGarden, which provides six Type 2 (7kW) outlets.
Public Transport and Pedestrians:
Pedestrians:
Stanmer Park is accessible on foot from multiple entrances, with clear signage leading to the event site.
Bus:
The Brighton and Hove Breeze Bus Service (Route 78) provides access to Stanmer Park, arriving at Stanmer Park Gates (approximately a 2‑minute walk from the event site) every 15 minutes on Sundays. Buses 25 and 28 also run at weekends and stop within a 5‑minute walk of the event site.
Train:
A footpath leads to Stanmer Park from Falmer Station’s main entrance (the entrance by the ticket office). The walk is approximately 8 minutes (0.4 miles).
Cycling and Bike Racks:
Cycle parking stands are provided in the west Lower Lodges Car Park, the new Patchway Car Park, and by the Palm House outside the entrance to the restored Walled Garden. These cycle stands are available to all park visitors, including users of BTN BikeShare bikes. For more information, visit the BTN BikeShare website or download the app.
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 Kids® 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.
Adults accompanying children will run alongside the course, but will not be allowed to take part on the obstacles.
Parents or guardians will guide their little adventurer through the 5km course, cheering them on and offering support when needed. If they come across a challenge they can't tackle on their own, they will be there to help them move on to the next one.
Find out more about Pretty Muddy® obstacles.
The parent or guardian will have a blank running number, on which they can add the running numbers of up to three children they are looking after on the day.
Children up to the age of 12, who are at least 1.2m tall will be able to take part. Children ages 13 and above can join our Pretty Muddy® events.
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.
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