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5k Runs Found In Bedford

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5k Runs in Bedford 2026 - 2027

The most comprehensive list of 5k Runs in and near Bedford in 2026 - 2027. Find your perfect race!

The Embankment is one of Bedford's best training routes - flat, well-surfaced, and long enough that you can put in a proper effort without worrying about where to turn around. Priory Country Park is the other option if you want to do some off-road running, with the lake paths giving you a clear circuit. If you want to test yourself with a longer race, 10K runs in Bedford are worth a look.

Have a browse through the listings below and see what fits. Bedford's flat ground makes it a reasonable place to target a time. Half marathons in Bedford and marathons in Bedford are there when you're ready to go longer.

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Explore 5K races across the East of England with Basildon 5k runs, Cambridge 5k runs or 5k runs in Chelmsford.

Race Calendar: 5k Runs Found In Bedford

Race the Light at Wendover Woods

Tring, Hertfordshire
Sat 18 Jul 26
£18.00 - £24.00
5.0

Winwick Hall Trail Races

Winwick Hall, Winwick, Northants. NN6 7PD
Sun 19 Jul 26
£8.70 - £21.44

Beat The Sunset 5K

Kettering, Northamptonshire
Sun 26 Jul 26
£18.00

Phoenix Cambridgeshire Astro Dash

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Sun 26 Jul 26
£22.00 - £39.95

PHOENIX BEDFORDSHIRE The Prosecco Run

Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
Sat 01 Aug 26
£22.00 - £39.95

RUNNING GP BEDFORD AUTODROME

Bedford, Bedfordshire
Sun 02 Aug 26
£30.00 - £40.00
4.7

PHOENIX BEDFORDSHIRE The Gin Run

Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
Sun 02 Aug 26
£22.00 - £39.95

ATW Odyssey12

Riverside Park, Regatta Meadow, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 7AB
Sat 08 Aug 26
£59.36 - £106.00

Phoenix Cambridgeshire Games Run

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Sun 09 Aug 26
£22.00 - £39.95

Stopsley Trail Race

Inspire: Luton Sports Village, Butterfield Green Rd, Luton, LU2 8DD
Sun 09 Aug 26
£19.42 - £26.86

Wendover Woods Trail

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Sat 22 Aug 26
£12.00 - £36.00

Insane Terrain 2026

March, Cambridgeshire
Sun 23 Aug 26
£22.50 - £35.00
4.3

Phoenix Cambridgeshire Little Miss and Mister Runner

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Sun 23 Aug 26
£22.00 - £39.95

Northstowe Festival of Running 2026

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Sat 29 Aug 26
£19.00 - £35.00
5.0

ATW Bedford Running Festival

Russell Park, The Embankment, Bedford MK40 3RH
Sat 05 Sep 26 - Sun 06 Sep 26
£13.78 - £51.94

Phoenix Cambridgeshire - Elements Series - All 4 Events Entry

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Sun 06 Sep 26 - Sun 15 Nov 26
£82.00 - £145.00

PHOENIX BEDFORDSHIRE Pick n Mix

Bedford, Bedfordshire
Sat 12 Sep 26
£22.00 - £39.95

The Amazing Northampton Run

Market Square, Northampton NN1 2DP
Sun 13 Sep 26
£5.00 - £41.60
5.0

Battle Of Stamford Bridge Run

Northampton Active, Bedford Rd, Northampton NN4 7AA
Sun 27 Sep 26
£27.00 - £34.00

AEPG Great Eastern Run

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Sun 11 Oct 26
£19.90 - £40.00
4.8

PHOENIX - Cambridgeshire - KiSS CHARITY RUN

St Neots, Cambridgeshire
Sun 18 Oct 26
£22.00 - £39.95

Blackpit 5km & 10km

Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
Sun 18 Oct 26
£26.00 - £32.00
5.0

Pumpkin Plod: 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon & ultra-marathon

Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane, Peterborough, PE2 5UU
Sun 25 Oct 26
£35.00 - £38.00
5.0

Irchester Spooktacular

Irchester Country Park, Gipsy Lane, Little Irchester, Irchester, Wellingborough, NN29 7DL.
Fri 30 Oct 26
£12.94 - £21.44

Halloween Run

Northampton Active, Bedford Rd, Northampton NN4 7AA
Sat 31 Oct 26
£27.00 - £34.00

PHOENIX Cambridgeshire Halloween Run

St Neots, Cambridgeshire
Sat 31 Oct 26
£22.00 - £39.95

ATW Remembrance Runs

Debden Airfield, Carver Barracks, Water Ln, Wimbish, Saffron Walden CB10 2YA
Sat 07 Nov 26
£14.84 - £43.46
4.5

Remembrance Run: 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon & ultra-marathon

Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane, Peterborough, PE2 5UU
Sun 08 Nov 26
£35.00 - £38.00
5.0

Fireworks 5km

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Sun 08 Nov 26
£18.50

Dormouse Challenge

Salcey Forest
Fri 20 Nov 26
£38.00 - £40.00
5.0

The Milton Keynes 1.5k, 5k & 10k MoRun

Milton Keynes
Sun 29 Nov 26
£12.00 - £25.00
5.0

Rumble In The Jumble VI

Northampton Active, Bedford Rd, Northampton NN4 7AA
Sun 29 Nov 26
£27.00 - £34.00

Bauble Bimble: 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon & ultra-marathon

Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane, Peterborough, PE2 5UU
Sun 06 Dec 26
£35.00 - £38.00

The Kettering Christmas 10k & 5k

Kettering, Northamptonshire
Sun 13 Dec 26
£5.00 - £22.00

Salcey Forest Christmas 10k, 5k & Junior Fun Run

Salcey Forest, Wootton Road, Northampton, NN7 2HX
Sun 13 Dec 26
£7.68 - £25.63
5.0

PHOENIX - Cambridgeshire - Snowflake Run

St Neots, Cambridgeshire
Sun 13 Dec 26
£22.00 - £39.95

PHOENIX Cambridgeshire Christmas Gonk

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Sun 27 Dec 26
£22.00 - £39.95

Oundle New Year 10k & 5k

Oundle Primary School, Cotterstock Lane, Oundle, Northamptonshire, PE8 5HA
Sun 03 Jan 27
£20.34 - £25.63

Run for Cake: 5K,10K, HALF MARATHON, FULL MARATHON & ULTRA-MARATHON

Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane, Peterborough, PE2 5UU
Sun 07 Feb 27
£35.00 - £38.00
5.0

Irchy Park Canicross

Irchester Country Park, Gypsy Lane, Irchester, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. NN29 7DL.
Sun 07 Feb 27
£23.56
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