Race for Life Pretty Muddy Rutland 5k
The Rutland Pretty Muddy event is a 5 km obstacle course held within The Rutland Showground in Oakham, Rutland. The course is run entirely on grass; terrain may be uneven and in bad weather can become soft and muddy. The start and finish are on the same grass section near the rugby club and are a short walk from the on-site car park.
Obstacles involve climbing, crawling and sliding; participants are invited to tackle each obstacle at their own pace and marshals will assist if an obstacle needs to be skipped. Event start times are arranged in staggered waves every 15 minutes.
Entry categories and financial details listed for this event include adult and child prices and a minimum fundraising target of £50. The event is organised by Cancer Research UK. Participants must be 13 years of age or older to take part in this event; separate Pretty Muddy Kids events are available for children aged 12 and under.
On-site facilities include refreshments, toilets and parking. The on-site car park is on grass and may become soft in wet weather; there are no electric vehicle charging points and no cycle racks. The event is not suitable for wheelchair users and is not suitable for pushchairs. Accessibility provisions include sunflower wristbands, trained Event Managers and QR access to British Sign Language stage content. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday 20 Jun 2026
- Time: From: 10:30
- Venue: The Rutland Showground, Showground Way, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7TW
- Course: 5 km obstacle course on grass terrain.
- Fundraising Target: £50.00
- Age Requirement: 13+
- Accessibility: Not suitable for wheelchair users or pushchairs. Sunflower wristbands, trained Event Managers, and BSL content available.
Travel Information
- Parking: On-site grass parking available, follow signs. No electric charging points or cycle racks.
- Public Transport: 20-minute walk from Oakham town centre. Bus routes R1, R2, 185 pass nearby. 15-minute walk from Oakham train station.