Race for Life Pretty Muddy Chelmsford

Writtle, United Kingdom • 19 Jul 2026

Chelmsford Pretty Muddy 5k : Hylands Park, 19 July 2026

Chelmsford Pretty Muddy is a 5 km obstacle event held within the grounds of Hylands Park, Greenbury Way, Chelmsford, CM2 8FS. The course is fully contained on grass with some slight inclines and undulating areas. The start line is on the open grass area behind Flint Cottage and the finish line is opposite the start line.

Distances

  • 5 km Pretty Muddy obstacle course

Entry prices listed for the event are Adults £22.49 and Children £12.00, with a minimum fundraising target of £50.00. Start waves are staggered every 15 minutes to manage participants on the course. Participants must be at least 13 years of age on the event date.

Facilities available at the event include refreshments, toilets and parking. The event is not suitable for wheelchair users and is not suitable for pushchairs. Dogs are not allowed and there is no bag drop or on-site showers. Blue badge parking and a designated drop-off zone are provided; there are approximately 20 cycle spaces in the main car park. There are no electric vehicle charging points at the venue.

Participants receive a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign, training plans and support materials, access to an online community, and a Race for Life medal on completion. Accessibility provisions include sunflower wristbands, staff trained as Dementia Friends, and a QR code for British Sign Language stage content. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5k Obstacle Course
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

The inaugural Essex County Fell Championships features a new 10km course with 450m of climb. This open-entry fell race offers county prizes for qualified Essex runners. Every finisher receives a free drink.

A self navigation trail race of about 6.2 miles at Mountfitchet Castle on 19 Apr 2026, for runners aged 16 and over; entries include a £4 tea room voucher and results are published on the organiser’s website.

A limited capacity evening trail run of 5 miles for over 18s with the course run in reverse from previous years. Route files are provided beforehand and finishers can exchange their race number at the bar for a drink.

A five round summer trail series at Langdon Discovery Nature Park beginning 28 Apr 2026. The first race is a 5k for ages 12 and over, with on the day entries charged at the same price as online.

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