Race for Life Pretty Muddy Sheffield
This event is a 5 km Pretty Muddy obstacle course set within Graves Park, Cobnar Road, Sheffield S8 8QD. The route passes through rolling parkland, mature woodland and open fields on paved and compact paths with gentle rises and dips. The central start and finish area is on grass next to the animal farm.
The event is organised by Cancer Research UK and has a minimum fundraising target of £50. Earlybird entry prices are shown as £11.24 for adults and £6.00 for children. Wave starts are staggered at 15 minute intervals to manage safety on the course. The course includes a series of obstacles where participants climb, crawl and slide; marshals are present to assist participants at obstacles.
Onsite facilities listed include toilets, refreshments and parking. Dogs are not allowed. The site is not wheelchair accessible and the start and finish areas are on sloped grass that may be soft when wet. Limited Blue Badge parking is available approximately 20 metres from the event site on hardstanding. General event parking is in a field on Cobnar Road and involves a short walk to the site that includes a steep and gradual incline. The nearest bus stop is on Hemsworth Road, about a five minute walk via the Animal Farm entrance. Participants must be 13 years or older to take part. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Course Information
Set within Graves Park, Sheffield, this 5k Pretty Muddy route winds through rolling parkland, mature woodland and open fields. Paved and compact paths offer gentle rises and dips, with wide views across the city and a peaceful, green setting throughout. The central start and finish area positioned on the grass near the animal park allows for a welcoming atmosphere and great spectator support.
Event Details
Meeting point: The start and finish lines are located in the field next to the Animal Farm.
Travel Information
By car: General Event Parking is located in the field in front of the cricket pavilion on Cobnar Road, off Hemsworth Road. The journey from this car park to the event site is a 5 min walk and does involve a path with a steep and gradual incline. Event Parking is free of charge. Drop Offs: Participants can be dropped off in the allocated zone on Cobnar Road. Blue Badge Parking: Limited Blue Badge parking spaces are available at the animal farm entrance off Hemsworth Road. Alternatively event parking (including additional blue badge parking) is available at the Cobnar Road entrance, off Hemsworth Road. Volunteer parking is the same as general event parking. Electric Charging points: The closest car charging point to the event site is at Morrisons Meadowhead, S8 7UE.
Public transport and pedestrians: The closest entrance to the event site for pedestrians is the Animal Farm entrance on Hemsworth Road. The nearest bus stop to the event site is Hemsworth Road which is a 5 min walk away via the Animal Farm car park entrance. The number 20 bus stops on Hemsworth Road. The nearest train station is Sheffield, located 4 miles away. There are no cycling racks available at this event.
Facilities
Available: Refreshments, Toilets, Parking.
Not available or suitable: Dogs not allowed, Bag drop, Showers, Not suitable for pushchairs, Not wheelchair accessible.