Race for Life Pretty Muddy Carlisle
Carlisle, United Kingdom • 5 Jul 2026
Carlisle Pretty Muddy 5k
The event is the Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course held at Bitts Park, Dacre Road, Carlisle, CA3 8UZ. Participants climb, crawl and slide around a 5 km course. The start and finish are on grass and the route is predominantly flat, mostly on smooth paths and grass with a short section of woodland trails.
The meeting point is on the main playing fields of Bitts Park. Start times run in staggered waves every 15 minutes; groups are asked to book the same wave. Marshals are positioned on course and obstacles may be skipped if needed. Entry requires participants to be 13 years of age or older.
Facilities available at the event include refreshments, toilets and parking. Bag drop is not available. The event is not suitable for wheelchair users or pushchairs and dogs are not allowed. Blue Badge parking is available at Devonshire Walk Car Park, which is a pay and display car park near the start. Carlisle Train Station is about a 15 minute walk and several bus services stop a short walk away. Bike racks are at Sheepmount Athletics Stadium and the nearest electric vehicle charging points are at Sainsburys Carlisle.
Prices listed are Adults £22.49 and Children £12.00, with a minimum fundraising target of £50.00. 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.