Race for Life Pretty Muddy Wakefield

Wakefield Pretty Muddy 5k, Thornes Park

Wakefield Pretty Muddy is a charity obstacle event taking place on Saturday 13 June 2026 at Thornes Park, Horbury Road, Wakefield WF2 8TY. The event uses a 5k obstacle course where participants climb, crawl and slide around a route that combines surfaced sections, woodland paths and undulating grass. The course includes rolling hills and both uphill and downhill gradients. The start and finish are on grass and may be uneven.

Entry prices listed are Adults £22.49 and Children £12.00, with a minimum fundraising target of £50. To take part participants must be 13 years of age or older. The meeting point is on the playing field near the children's playground; the event provides a what3words location ///puzzle.loads.sheep for the start.

Facilities available on site include refreshments and toilets. The event is not suitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs are not suitable. Dogs are not allowed. There is no designated event parking; participants are advised to use town centre pay and display car parks about a 10 to 15 minute walk away. Blue badge parking is available in the Athletics Stadium car park with a short walk to the site. The nearest train station is Wakefield Westgate, about a 10 to 15 minute walk.

Participants receive a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign, training support resources and a Race for Life medal at the finish. Wave starts are used, with waves set at 15 minute intervals and marshals available to assist on course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.