Derby Pretty Muddy Kids 2025
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Derby Pretty Muddy Kids
£12.00 Children, supervising adults free
Minimum fundraising target: £50
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
About Pretty Muddy Kids
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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.
Join forces or go solo
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Warm up with other Race for Lifers
Supporters and spectators welcome
Soak up the atmosphere
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.
Event details
The start and finish is on the large grass field in the center 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.
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.
Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off at either venue car park - Marketaon Car Park and the Mundy Play Centre car park.
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: (TBC)
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.
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.
Additional Support request badges are available, and our Event Managers are trained Dementia Friends.
Bring a water bottle
We’re trying to reduce single-use plastic at Pretty Muddy. Please bring your own reusable water bottle, already filled. We'll provide an ecofriendly water-refill station at the finish that uses as little single-use plastic as possible.
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
It’s a good idea to check the weather before your event and dress accordingly. Think breathable sports gear (leggings and shorts are ideal) and well-fitting trainers. For Pretty Muddy, wear something you don’t mind getting dirty.
Check out the latest range of Race for Life clothing and accessories in our online shop.
Be sun smart
Stay sun safe by finding shade when you’re not on the course and covering up with clothes, a hat and sunglasses. On parts you can’t cover, use sunscreen with at least SPF15 and a 4 or 5 star rating. Find out more about being sun smart.
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
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