Race for Life Pretty Muddy Northampton

Northampton Pretty Muddy 5k

Northampton Pretty Muddy is a charity obstacle event held in Abington Park, Abington Park Crescent, Northampton NN3 3AD. The event features the Pretty Muddy® 5k course with obstacles that require participants to climb, crawl and slide. The route starts and finishes at the top of the park field alongside the event parking and runs through the scenic areas of Abington Park on a mix of pathways and grass.

Waves start every 15 minutes to manage safety on the course. Marshals are present on the route and participants may skip an obstacle if necessary. To take part in the main Pretty Muddy event participants must be 13 years of age or older; separate Pretty Muddy Kids events are available for younger children.

Available on site are refreshments, toilets and event parking; the car park is on grass and is next to the event site. Blue badge parking is available in the general event car park. There are bike racks in the park and numerous bus routes serve the area. The closest train station is Northampton, approximately 4 miles from the park. Electric vehicle charging points are nearest at The County Cricket Ground.

The event is not suitable for wheelchair users or pushchairs. Dogs, bag drop and showers are not available. Support features include sunflower wristbands, trained Event Managers and a QR code for BSL stage content. Participants receive a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign, training resources and a Race for Life medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.