Race for Life Cardiff Pretty Muddy 5k

Cancer Research UK - Race for Life

From Cancer Research UK - Race for Life

Saturday 2nd May 2026 Past event
Cardiff
£22.49 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and philanthropy at the Race for Life Cardiff Pretty Muddy 5k, hosted by Cancer Research UK - Race for Life! On Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, join us in the vibrant city of Cardiff, South Glamorgan, for a fantastic 5k obstacle course that promises laughter, camaraderie, and a chance to make a difference. This exciting event invites participants to climb, crawl, and slide their way through a muddy adventure at their own pace. Whether you choose to tackle the course solo or team up with friends and family, the focus is on enjoyment and raising vital funds for life-saving cancer research. Remember, the 5k course is just over 3 miles, and there's no pressure to race against the clock—it's all about having a blast while supporting a great cause! Don’t miss the chance to get muddy and make memories that will last a lifetime!

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  • Adults

    Entry for adults 18 and over

    11:30

    £22.49

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Organiser's description

Climb, crawl and slide your way around the Pretty Muddy® obstacle course at your own pace. 5k is just over 3 miles and can take about an hour to complete on average, but there's no pressure to finish in a certain time – it's all designed for fun! Get muddy as an individual or with a group of friends or family, act like a big kid and raise money for life-saving cancer research.

Location

Coopers Field - Bute Park, Off North Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3ER

Cancer Research UK - Race for Life

Cancer Research UK - Race for Life

Race for Life is Cancer Research UK’s biggest series of fundraising events. Taking place across the UK, the events include 3k, 5k and 10k routes as well as our Pretty Muddy obstacle events. Race for Life started 28 years ago as a women-only event. The first event was held in Battersea, in 1994, where 750 participants raised £48,000. Since that point, Race for Life has grown into a series of hundreds of events across the country, raising nearly £900 million towards beating cancer over the last quarter of a century. In 2019, for the first time, the Race for Life opened its doors to men to participate too, making it a truly inclusive event, giving people the chance to come together with their family and friends, and join the movement to help beat cancer.

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