Race for Life Pretty Muddy Bedford

Bedford Pretty Muddy 5k : Priory Park, Bedford

Bedford Pretty Muddy is a 5k obstacle course event held at Priory Park, Barkers Lane, Bedford on Saturday 25 July 2026. The start and finish are on grass and the course runs on a mixture of grass and tarmac paths within Priory Country Park; the route may be subject to change.

The course includes a series of muddy obstacles that involve climbing, crawling and sliding. Event start times are staggered in waves every 15 minutes to manage flow on the course. Participants must be at least 13 years old to take part; there are separate Pretty Muddy Kids events for children aged 12 and under.

Facilities listed for the event include refreshments, toilets and parking. The site is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchair users due to cross-country terrain and potentially boggy grass in poor weather. Dogs, bag drop and showers are not available. There are no electric vehicle charging points on site.

Travel information notes two event car parks outside the park (one approx 12 minute walk with a prebook fee, one approx 20 minute free walk), a drop off area and Blue Badge parking in the main Priory Country Park car park, a nearby bus stop on Malmsbury Way served by the No. 10 route, and Bedford railway station about 3 miles away. Cycle racks are located outside Cloverdale Café.

Entry prices and a fundraising minimum are stated for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.