Race for Life Pretty Muddy Newcastle

Newcastle Pretty Muddy 5k : Town Moor, Newcastle

The event is a Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course taking place on Saturday 11 July 2026 at Town Moor, near Exhibition Park, Newcastle NE2 4PZ. The start and finish are on grass and the course is mainly on grass with short sections on paths. A course map will be published closer to the event.

The available distance is Pretty Muddy 5k. Participants must be at least 13 years old on the day; separate Pretty Muddy Kids events exist for children aged 12 and under. There is a minimum fundraising target of £50.00. Entry fees listed are £22.49 for adults and £12.00 for children.

Meeting point and site layout: the start and finish are on the field adjacent to Claremont Road bridge and Exhibition Park. The what3words location for the start is cone.vocal.silk. Start times are staggered in waves every 15 minutes to manage numbers on the course.

Facilities and access: toilets and refreshments are available. Dogs, bag drop and showers are not available. The event is not wheelchair accessible and is not suitable for pushchairs. Cycling racks are not provided.

Travel and parking: there is no event parking on site; limited roadside parking is available on Claremont Road and drop offs can use the entrance to Exhibition Park. The nearest electric car charging is at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. Newcastle Central Station is about a 26 minute walk and Jesmond Metro about a 15 minute walk.

Participant support: participants receive a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign, training plans and a Race for Life finishers' medal. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions are advised to consult their doctor before registering. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.