Race for Life Pretty Muddy Bedford

Bedford, United Kingdom • 25 Jul 2026

Bedford Pretty Muddy 5k at Priory Park

The event is a Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course taking place on Saturday 25 July 2026 at Priory Park, Barkers Lane, Bedford MK41 9DJ. The course starts and finishes on grass and runs over a mixture of grass and tarmac paths within Priory Country Park. The terrain can become boggy in poor weather.

Participants are required to be 13 years of age or older at the time of the event. Separate Pretty Muddy Kids events are available for children aged 12 and under. Entry prices shown are Adults £22.49 and Children £12.00. A minimum fundraising target of £50.00 applies.

Start times are staggered in waves every 15 minutes to manage numbers on course. The route includes obstacles that participants can attempt or skip with assistance from marshals. Course details and a map are provided for the event and may be subject to change.

The meeting point is the grass field to the right of Cloverdale Café, next to the lake; what3words ///cakes.cowboy.packet identifies the start area. Facilities on site include refreshments, toilets and parking. Dogs are not allowed. The event is not suitable for wheelchair users or pushchairs. Sunflower wristbands, BSL stage content via QR code, and trained Event Managers are available to support accessibility needs.

Participants receive a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign, training support and a Race for Life medal on completion. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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