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Bedford Running Festival

4.0 · 1 review

Russell Park, The Embankment, Bedford MK40 3RH

Butterfly Bridge, River Great Ouse, Bedford MK40 3QF, UK

Sat 2nd September 2023 - Sun 3rd September 2023

Starting at 15:00

5 races

£12.72 - £40.28

Organiser's Description

More than just a running race.

Join thousands at Bedfordshire’s MOST POPULAR weekend of running. Conquer the Bedford 5k, Twilight 10K, Bedford Half Marathon or Bedford 20 in 2023.

Races

  • 5k

    £20.14

    Sat 2nd September 2023

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • MiniMile

    £12.72

    Sat 2nd September 2023

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  • Twilight 10K

    £27.56

    Sat 2nd September 2023

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Bedford 20

    £40.28

    Sun 3rd September 2023

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Half Marathon

    £36.04

    Sun 3rd September 2023

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?

Book

  • 5k

    £20.14

    Sat 2nd September 2023

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • MiniMile

    £12.72

    Sat 2nd September 2023

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Twilight 10K

    £27.56

    Sat 2nd September 2023

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Bedford 20

    £40.28

    Sun 3rd September 2023

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Half Marathon

    £36.04

    Sun 3rd September 2023

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?

What's Included

Medal
Chip-timing
Baggage
Toilets
Water
Finish line goodies

Location

Russell Park, The Embankment, Bedford MK40 3RH

Course Details

Closed Road Race.

Start times

5K 3pm SATURDAY

Mini-miles 4:30pm SATURDAY

Twilight 10K 5:30pm SATURDAY

Half Marathon & 20 miler 9:30am SUNDAY

minimum ages

5K – 11 years

10K – 15 years

Half Marathon – 17yrs

20 Miles – 18 years (ages at 04/09/22)

registration

Registration and the information desk will be open on the day, Saturday from 1:00pm and Sunday at 8:00am

Entries before 25th August will be posted out to the address used on the registration form.

There will be race information made available before the event, it is mandatory to have read this. Any late changes will be advised on the day.

Early pack collection times and locations will be advised nearer the time.

prizes

There will be full results on the chip timing website both overall and by category.

Custom designed medal for all finishers!

Add a medal insert to commemorate your time; whether it’s your first race or a new PB! Available to purchase for an additional £8.
Simply add MEDAL INSERT on your registration form and you’ll be sent the insert in the mail shortly after race day, for you to apply to your medal and display proudly!

other race information

Health
It is important that you are fit to run and have not experienced any Covid-19 symptoms in the 14 days leading up to the event.

Race Numbers
Please wear your number pinned to the front of your vest.

Parking
Ample parking can be found in Bedford town centre, a short walk from the venue

Changing and Bag Storage
We will not be providing a changing area, therefore please come changed and ready to race. There will be a baggage area at this event.

Toilets
Toilets will be provided for the event.

Water Station
Water will be provided on the half marathon route in 330ml bottles made from recycled plastic.

Wheelchairs
Due to street furniture and pinch-points on the route, the course is unsuitable for wheelchairs

Headphones
Headphones are allowed, but bone-conduction headphones are recommended over in-ear and over-ear styles. It is essential that music is played at low volume to enable marshal and safety instructions to be heard

Reviews

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4.0

1 review

RH
Rachel

·9 months ago

A really vibrant, well supported and very well organised event. Will definitely be coming back next year.

Who's In

See who else is doing this event

Doing

Gavin Mackenzie-Kent

Maybe

Antonio Sosic

Dominic Bovis

Jono Prometheus

Kirstie Williams

Lisa Pressland

Philip Haines

Tanya Wallis

Location

Russell Park, The Embankment, Bedford MK40 3RH

2 Sept 2023

£12.72 - £40.28

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