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Leicestershire Pretty Muddy Kids

Sunday 12 May 2024

Supervising adult

Free

Children (aged 6 to 12)

£12.00

Minimum fundraising target

£50.00

Date

Sunday 12 May 2024

Time

From: 09:30

Venue

Wymeswold Airfield & Prestwold Park

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About Pretty Muddy® Kids

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.

Location

Venue

Wymeswold Airfield & Prestwold Park, Prestwold Lane, Prestwold, Leicestershire, LE12 5SH

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Course information

The Pretty Muddy Leicestershire route is a circular route around its beautiful grounds making it the perfect setting for an event like this. The course is mainly on grass and there are some hills offering some scenic views over the Prestwold Estate.

The start and finish are on the grassed site next to the Airfield. Please follow the signs and stewards directions to the start area.

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.  A Scottish Power water refill station will be available to use at the 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 match up with fitbits, strava and Apple watches.  Remember to follow the route carefully and don't c

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Take part with friends and family

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.

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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 start and finish are on the grassed site next to the Airfield. Please follow the stewards directions to the start area

If using what3words, enter ///airtime.speedy.structure in the free app, to find the exact starting point. 

Please listen out for your start time to join in front of the stage for a warm up and instructions.
 

Travel information

General Event Parking: Free of charge event parking is available next to the start and finish. Please park at Wymeswold Airfield & Prestwold Park, please use postcode LE12 5SH. Please follow the event signage which will direct you from Prestwold Lane. 
Blue Badge Parking: The main car parking and event site is all on grass and poor weather may affect the suitability for disabled access.
Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off on the Wymeswold Airfield & Prestwold Car Park.
Public Transport:- There are very few public transport links to the venue.
Bus: There is a limited bus service operating on a Sunday. Please visit https://www.kinchbus.co.uk/ to plan your route.
Train: The nearest train station is Loughborough, approx 7 minute drive from the venue.
Electric Charging points: none available
Cycling & Bike Racks: none available


 

Facilities

Available

Refreshments

Toilets

Parking

Not available or suitable

Dogs not allowed

Bag drop

Showers

Not suitable for pushchairs

Not wheelchair accessible

Accessibility

Due to the nature of the event it is not suitable for wheelchair users.  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 

If you aren't sure whether Pretty Muddy is right for you, take a look at the obstacles and make up your own mind, please visit our website https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/about-our-events/pretty-muddy/obstacles

If you feel you might need extra help at the event please do pick up a badge at the Blue Enquires Marquee so that our crew and volunteers can look out for you and check you are OK.
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How does Pretty Muddy® Kids work?

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.

Jasper

Jasper with his Mum and sister, celebrating after taking part in a Pretty Muddy Kids event on a sunny day.

We all got so muddy on a rainy day. I loved it!

- Jasper, Pretty Muddy® Kids

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