Race for Life Pretty Muddy Swansea

Swansea, United Kingdom • 16 May 2026

Swansea Pretty Muddy 5k : Singleton Park, Saturday 16 May 2026

The event is a Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course held in Singleton Park, Sketty, Swansea SA2 8PY on Saturday 16 May 2026. The course starts and finishes on grass and follows a clockwise route around the park perimeter. Terrain is a mix of grass and hardstanding paths. Participants climb, crawl and slide around obstacles; marshals are available to assist and participants may skip an obstacle if needed.

Entry costs shown are £22.49 for adults and £12.00 for children, with a minimum fundraising target of £50.00. Start times are staggered in waves every 15 minutes to manage safety; groups are expected to take the same wave time. To take part participants must be at least 13 years old; separate Pretty Muddy Kids events exist for children aged 12 and under.

Event parking is provided at the Recreation Ground Car Park on Mumbles Road, with an approximate 700 m / 15 minute walk to the event site. Charges apply at the council car park; a limited number of electric charging points are available. Blue Badge parking and a drop-off area on Brynmill Terrace are listed. The train station is about a 30 minute walk; bike racks are available around the park.

Facilities on site include refreshments and toilets. The event is not suitable for wheelchair users and is not suitable for pushchairs. Accessibility provisions include sunflower wristbands, trained Event Managers, and a QR code for British Sign Language stage content. Participants with medical conditions are advised to seek medical advice beforehand. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Pretty Muddy 5k
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