Race for Life Pretty Muddy Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom • 9 May 2026
Portsmouth Pretty Muddy 5k
The Portsmouth Pretty Muddy event is a 5k obstacle course held on Saturday 09 May 2026 at Southsea Common. The course involves climbing, crawling and sliding over mud and obstacles and is designed as a non-competitive, timed-independent activity. A minimum fundraising target of £50 applies.
The route is described as flat and runs around Southsea Common and Castle Field, with views of Ladies Mile. The start and finish are on the grass at Southsea Common adjacent to Clarence Esplanade. The venue address is Southsea Common, Clarence Esplanade, Portsmouth PO5 3NT.
Participants must be at least 13 years old on the day. Pretty Muddy uses staggered wave starts every 15 minutes to manage the flow on course. Facilities listed as available include refreshments and toilets. The event is not suitable for wheelchair users or pushchairs. Dogs are not allowed. Bag drop and showers are not available. There are no local bike racks at Southsea Common.
Practical notes mention general event parking via city centre car parks or park and ride, closure of Avenue de Caen as part of the route, and nearby blue badge parking. Accessibility provisions include sunflower wristbands, trained Event Managers, a British Sign Language interpreter on stage, and a QR code on stage. Entry prices shown are £22.49 for adults and £12.00 for children. Participants receive a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign, training support, community access and a Race for Life medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.