Race for Life Bristol Pretty Muddy 5k

By car:
General Event Parking: Parking on The Downs is not permitted. If you arrive early, you may find spaces on the surrounding roads but be aware that road closures are in place on Stoke Road, & Ladies Mile. Stewards will be there on the day to direct you. Due to the city centre location of the event, we are unable to provide onsite parking so advise using one of the many City Centre car parks. The closest car park to the event site is Clifton Down Shopping Centre which provides a partially covered car park accessed from Alma Road. Parking is spread over seven levels with 360 spaces, including disabled and mother/child bays. The car park offers safe and secure parking from 7.00am to 10:30pm and was granted the Park Mark Safer Parking Award. The sat nav postcode for the car park is BS8 2NN.

Please check whether your vehicle will be charged in Bristol’s Clean Air Zone and pay the charge here. All you need is your vehicle registration number.

Please note the following road closures will be in effect for the event (timings will be updated nearer the event): Stoke Road, Ladies Mile and a Particial one way section on Circular Road.

Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off via Stoke Road and then exit via Roman Road.

Blue Badge Parking: Please note there is limited disabled parking on Stoke Road, displaying a Blue Badge & Clock would be necessary.

Volunteer Parking: Due to the city centre location of the event, we are unable to provide onsite parking so advise using one of the many City Centre car parks. The closest car park to the event site is Clifton Down Shopping Centre which provides a partially covered car park accessed from Alma Road. Parking is spread over seven levels with 360 spaces, including disabled and mother/child bays.

Electric Charging points: The nearest public electric car charging points to the event site are via Charge Your Car Charging Station Redland Hill, Redland, Bristol BS6 6XL.

Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: The Downs can be found at the top of Whiteladies Road and is a large green open space, with plenty of access points.

Bus: These Bus lines stop near The Downs:1, 2, 3, 4, Y6 the closest bus stop is Black Boy Hill, Redland is 279 meters away, 4 min walk.

Train: Clifton train station, BS8 2NN is a 16-minute walk from the venue which links to the main train station Bristol Temple Meads.

Cycling & Bike Racks: Bristol City Council have installed more cycle parking across the city. You can find cycle parking available at The Downs Café by using what3words ///glad.rich.sting

Dott e-scooters and e-bikes: are now available across Bristol.

The start and finish is on the grass area adjacent to Ladies Mile & Stoke Road, in sight of The Water Tower.

If using what3words, enter ///tell.spoon.bonus in the free app, to find the exact starting point.

Please listen out for your start time to gather in front of the stage for a gentle warm-up and course instructions.

Bring along as many supporters as you like to cheer you on! We’ve got things for everyone to do. After you've completed the course, stay on and celebrate with other participants, friends and family with a picnic in the park.

Are dogs' allowed at the event?: No