Race for Life Pretty Muddy Bristol

Bristol city centre, United Kingdom • 20 Jun 2026

Bristol Pretty Muddy 5k

The Bristol Pretty Muddy event is a 5k obstacle course held at The Downs, Stoke Road, Bristol BS9 1FG on Saturday 20 Jun 2026. The course is designed for participants aged 13 years or older; separate Pretty Muddy Kids events exist for younger children.

The route starts and finishes on grass and runs mainly on the outer perimeter of Durdham Downs and Clifton Downs. The terrain is mixed but primarily grassy and generally flat, with an overall ascent of 28 m across the 5k. The course includes obstacles that involve climbing, crawling and sliding; marshals are positioned on the course to assist. Start times are organised in staggered waves every 15 minutes and groups are asked to use the same wave time.

Practical details include a minimum fundraising target of £50.00 and entry prices listed for adults and children. On-site facilities include refreshments and toilets. Dogs, bag drop and showers are not available. The event is not suitable for pushchairs and is not wheelchair accessible; sunflower wristbands and other accessibility measures such as a QR code for British Sign Language stage content are provided.

Travel notes state parking on The Downs is not permitted and the nearest large car park is Clifton Down Shopping Centre BS8 2NN. Local bus services stop nearby and Clifton train station is within walking distance. Participants receive event materials such as a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign and a finisher medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Pretty Muddy 5k
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