Race for Life Crawley Pretty Muddy 5k
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From Cancer Research UK - Race for Life
Saturday 18th July 2026
Past event
Crawley
£22.49 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun, laughter, and purpose at the Race for Life Crawley Pretty Muddy 5k, organized by Cancer Research UK - Race for Life! On Saturday, July 18, 2026, join us in Crawley, West Sussex, for an exhilarating 5k obstacle course that invites you to climb, crawl, and slide your way to the finish line at your own pace. This event is all about having a blast while supporting a vital cause, as participants can expect to get wonderfully muddy while raising money for life-saving cancer research.
Whether you choose to tackle the course solo or gather your friends and family for a day of unforgettable memories, the Pretty Muddy® experience is designed for everyone. With no pressure to finish in a specific time, you can expect to enjoy the journey and embrace your inner child. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while having a great time! Join us for the Race for Life Crawley Pretty Muddy 5k and help us fight cancer one muddy step at a time!
Whether you choose to tackle the course solo or gather your friends and family for a day of unforgettable memories, the Pretty Muddy® experience is designed for everyone. With no pressure to finish in a specific time, you can expect to enjoy the journey and embrace your inner child. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while having a great time! Join us for the Race for Life Crawley Pretty Muddy 5k and help us fight cancer one muddy step at a time!
Race for Life Crawley Pretty Muddy 5k
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Is parking available: Yes
By Car: General Event Parking: Please use one of the following Car Park for this event: The Gainsborough Field - Free of Charge and can be accessed via either Gainsborough Road or Holbein Road (the route is approx. 900M to the Main Event Site). Lakeside Car Park - Pay and Display and can be accessed via Tilgate Drive (the route is approx. 575m to the Main Event Site). Tilgate Car Park - Pay and Display and can be accessed via Timitus Drive (the route is approx. 240m to the Main Event Site). Drop Offs: There are no designated drop off points due to the nature of this venue. Blue Badge Parking: There are 9 Free of Charge Accessible Parking Spaces for Blue Badge Holders in Tilgate Car Park, Tilgate Drive, Crawley, RH10 5PQ. The route from the car park to the Main Event Site (Inc. Start /Finish Lines) is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance and is approx. 240m. Volunteer Parking: Please use any of the stated car parks. Electric Charging points: Gridserve Charging Station, 11 Brighton Rd, Pease Pottage, Crawley RH11 9YA (1.8 Miles from Tilgate Park) and PodPoint Charging Station, Broadfield Park, Crawley RH11 9RT (1.9 Miles from Tilgate Park) Public Transport and Pedestrians: Pedestrians: Please access the Main Event Site via Timitus Drive, continuing up the hill past the GoApe Centre towards the Smith & Western Restaurant before bearing left towards Tilgate (Campbell's Lake). Bus: Local Bus Service to Tilgate Park: Bus Numbers 2, 10, 20, 23, 271, 273 Train: Nearest Train Station is Three Bridges Station which can be access via Brighton & London Lines. Cycling & Bike Racks: Bike Racks within Tilgate Park (by the Smith & Western Restaurant) approx. 19 free of charge spaces.
By Car: General Event Parking: Please use one of the following Car Park for this event: The Gainsborough Field - Free of Charge and can be accessed via either Gainsborough Road or Holbein Road (the route is approx. 900M to the Main Event Site). Lakeside Car Park - Pay and Display and can be accessed via Tilgate Drive (the route is approx. 575m to the Main Event Site). Tilgate Car Park - Pay and Display and can be accessed via Timitus Drive (the route is approx. 240m to the Main Event Site). Drop Offs: There are no designated drop off points due to the nature of this venue. Blue Badge Parking: There are 9 Free of Charge Accessible Parking Spaces for Blue Badge Holders in Tilgate Car Park, Tilgate Drive, Crawley, RH10 5PQ. The route from the car park to the Main Event Site (Inc. Start /Finish Lines) is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance and is approx. 240m. Volunteer Parking: Please use any of the stated car parks. Electric Charging points: Gridserve Charging Station, 11 Brighton Rd, Pease Pottage, Crawley RH11 9YA (1.8 Miles from Tilgate Park) and PodPoint Charging Station, Broadfield Park, Crawley RH11 9RT (1.9 Miles from Tilgate Park) Public Transport and Pedestrians: Pedestrians: Please access the Main Event Site via Timitus Drive, continuing up the hill past the GoApe Centre towards the Smith & Western Restaurant before bearing left towards Tilgate (Campbell's Lake). Bus: Local Bus Service to Tilgate Park: Bus Numbers 2, 10, 20, 23, 271, 273 Train: Nearest Train Station is Three Bridges Station which can be access via Brighton & London Lines. Cycling & Bike Racks: Bike Racks within Tilgate Park (by the Smith & Western Restaurant) approx. 19 free of charge spaces.
The start and finish line is on the western side of Tilgate (Campbell's) Lake and down the hill from Tilgate Playground. If using what3words, enter ///nobody.follow.polite 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
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
Tilgate Park, Titmus Drive, Crawley, RH10 5PQ
Race for Life Crawley Pretty Muddy 5k
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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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