Race for Life Pretty Muddy Birmingham 5k
The event is a Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course held on grass at Cofton Park, Low Hill Lane, Longbridge, Birmingham B31 2BQ. The course surface is all on grass, with some flat sections and hilly parts. The start and finish areas are on grass and a short walk from the on-site car parking area.
Participants move through a series of obstacles that involve climbing, crawling and sliding. Waves start every 15 minutes to manage flow on the course; marshals are present and can assist if a participant needs to skip an obstacle. Minimum age to take part is 13 years. There is a separate Pretty Muddy Kids offering for children aged 12 and under.
Course Information
The start and finish areas are both on grass, a short walk from the on-site car parking area. The course is all on grass and there are some flat areas but the course is hilly in parts.
Event Details
Once you sign up for your Pretty Muddy® event, you'll receive an email with all the need-to-know details to help you feel fully prepared for the day.
Meeting Point
The start and finish areas are both on grass, a short walk from the on-site car parking area.
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Please listen out for your start time to gather in front of the stage for a gentle warm-up and course instructions.
Travel Information
By car:
General Event Parking: Event parking will be on grass, just a short walk to the event site.
Drop Offs: There is no designated drop off area at this event.
Blue Badge Parking: The car park stewards will direct blue badge holders to the nearest space available to the event site. No official blue badge parking spots are available, as all car parking is on grass and poor weather may affect the suitability for disabled access.
Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking will be on grass, just a short walk to the event site.
Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: You cannot access this event easily on foot.
Bus: There is a regular bus service, No 47 that drops off and picks up around the venue from Birmingham City Centre.
Train: The nearest train station to Cofton Park is Longbridge station around 1.5 mile away.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none 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
Accessibility
Due to the nature of the event it is not suitable for wheelchair users.
We aim for maximum accessibility at our events. Our contact centre and on-site team are ready to assist with any needs or questions you may have.
Sunflower wristbands are available at the enquiries marquee, and our Event Managers are trained Dementia Friends.
How Pretty Muddy® works
Pretty Muddy® events start times are staggered in 'waves', each wave starts every 15 minutes to ensure you're safe on the course. If you're signed up as a group, please make sure you sign up for the same wave time.
Climb, crawl and slide your way around the course at your own pace. We want you to tackle every obstacle the best you can, but if you need to skip to the next one our marshals will be on hand to assist. Find out more about Pretty Muddy® obstacles.
To be part of the action, you must be 13 years of age or older at the time of your event. We've got something special for our young participants too - check out our Pretty Muddy® Kids events for kids aged 12 and under!
If you have any pre-existing medical conditions, please seek your doctor's advice before registering.
What you'll receive
When you sign up to Race for Life, we'll support you every step of the way. You'll receive: A fundraising pack with tips to help yo