Race for Life Reading Pretty Muddy 5k
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From Cancer Research UK - Race for Life
Saturday 6th June 2026
Past event
Reading
£22.49 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Race for Life Reading Pretty Muddy 5k, taking place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in the beautiful town of Reading, Berkshire. Organised by Cancer Research UK - Race for Life, this exciting event invites participants to climb, crawl, and slide their way through a thrilling obstacle course, all while having a blast! The 5k course, just over 3 miles long, is designed for everyone, so whether you tackle it solo or with a group of friends and family, the emphasis is on fun rather than speed. Expect to get muddy, unleash your inner child, and contribute to a fantastic cause by raising vital funds for life-saving cancer research. Join us for a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and a sense of achievement as we come together to make a difference!
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Is parking available: Yes
By car: General Event Parking: There is limited car parking available at the venue, we strongly advise car sharing and using public transport where possible. Please use the main drive into the park from Liebenrood Road. The event parking area will then be on your right-hand side. Stewards will guide you in and out of the car park or guide you to the nearest available nearby parking. Please note there is a 10-minute walk from the event car park to the event site, arrive in plenty of time to get parked and walk to the event site before your start time. Alternative parking: There is a large pay & display car park at Meadway Shopping Centre, Honey End Lane, Reading, RG30 4AB. Allow 10-15 minutes to walk to the start via the Honey End Lane entrance into Prospect Park. Blue Badge Parking: This can be found at the car park within the park, next to the Ranger Station building. Please use the main drive into the park from Liebenrood Road and you will then see the car park on your left-hand side. Volunteer Parking: Can be found at the same location as general event parking. Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off at the car park within the park, next to the Ranger Station building. Please use the main drive into the park from Liebenrood Road and you will then see the car park on your left-hand side, you can pull into the car park here strictly to only drop participants off. Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event. Public transport and pedestrians: Pedestrians: You can enter the park via the main entrance off Liebenrood Road or via one of the multiple pedestrian entrances off Bath Road and Honey End Lane. Bus: The following transport lines have routes that travel past Prospect Park. Bus routes 1, 143,33. Please check online for your specific bus route. Train: The nearest station is Reading West which is about a 15-minute walk to Prospect Park. Cycling & Bike Racks: The park is accessible through the entrances above. Reading Cycle Route R50 runs through the park and National Route N422 runs along the south of the park. Cycle racks are available near to the artificial sports pitches.
By car: General Event Parking: There is limited car parking available at the venue, we strongly advise car sharing and using public transport where possible. Please use the main drive into the park from Liebenrood Road. The event parking area will then be on your right-hand side. Stewards will guide you in and out of the car park or guide you to the nearest available nearby parking. Please note there is a 10-minute walk from the event car park to the event site, arrive in plenty of time to get parked and walk to the event site before your start time. Alternative parking: There is a large pay & display car park at Meadway Shopping Centre, Honey End Lane, Reading, RG30 4AB. Allow 10-15 minutes to walk to the start via the Honey End Lane entrance into Prospect Park. Blue Badge Parking: This can be found at the car park within the park, next to the Ranger Station building. Please use the main drive into the park from Liebenrood Road and you will then see the car park on your left-hand side. Volunteer Parking: Can be found at the same location as general event parking. Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off at the car park within the park, next to the Ranger Station building. Please use the main drive into the park from Liebenrood Road and you will then see the car park on your left-hand side, you can pull into the car park here strictly to only drop participants off. Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event. Public transport and pedestrians: Pedestrians: You can enter the park via the main entrance off Liebenrood Road or via one of the multiple pedestrian entrances off Bath Road and Honey End Lane. Bus: The following transport lines have routes that travel past Prospect Park. Bus routes 1, 143,33. Please check online for your specific bus route. Train: The nearest station is Reading West which is about a 15-minute walk to Prospect Park. Cycling & Bike Racks: The park is accessible through the entrances above. Reading Cycle Route R50 runs through the park and National Route N422 runs along the south of the park. Cycle racks are available near to the artificial sports pitches.
The start and finish can be found by following the pathway across the road from the car park and following the stewards and directional signage. The start and finish is located on the grass field within the centre of the park, just down from the tennis courts, cafe and ranger station building. If using what3words, enter ///stale.wins.bars 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
Prospect Park, Liebenrood Road, Reading, RG30 2ND
Race for Life Reading 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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