Race for Life Pretty Muddy Cheltenham

Cheltenham, United Kingdom • 27 Jun 2026

Race for Life Pretty Muddy Cheltenham 5k

The event is a Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course held on Saturday 27 June 2026 at Cheltenham Racecourse, Prestbury Park, Cheltenham GL50 4SH. The course runs on grass, woodchip and paths and is contained within the racecourse; the start and finish are located on tarmac in front of the grandstand buildings.

Obstacles involve climbing, crawling and sliding. Wave start times are staggered every 15 minutes to manage safety on the course. Participants must be at least 13 years old on the day. Marshals are available on the course and participants may skip obstacles if needed.

Entry fees listed for the event are Adults £22.49 and Children £12.00. The minimum fundraising target is £50.00. Registered participants are provided with event resources including a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign, training plans, community support access and a Race for Life medal.

On-site facilities include refreshments, toilets and parking. The event is not suitable for wheelchair users and is not suitable for pushchairs. Dogs, bag drop and showers are not available. Accessible provisions include sunflower wristbands at the enquiries marquee, Event Managers trained as Dementia Friends and a QR code for British Sign Language stage content.

Travel notes state free parking at the racecourse with access through Gate 21, blue badge parking and electric vehicle charging points. Bike racks are a short walk from the venue and the nearest train station is Cheltenham, about an hours walk away. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Pretty Muddy 5k
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