PHOENIX BEDFORDSHIRE Butterfly Run

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  • Date Sun 21st June 2026
  • Time 08:00
  • Location Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
  • Price £22.00 - £39.95
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

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A historic building with a timber frame, decorative woodwork, large arched windows, red brick lower walls, and a small white cupola on the roof, surrounded by a gravel path and some greenery.

PHOENIX BEDFORDSHIRE Butterfly Run

Sun 21st June 2026

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Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the PHOENIX BEDFORDSHIRE Butterfly Run, hosted by Phoenix Running Bedfordshire! This exciting event will take place on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in the picturesque town of Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this event caters to all abilities with race distances ranging from 5km to 10k, half marathon, marathon, and even ultra options. Participants will tackle a beautiful 5.3km (3.28 mile) lapped course that showcases the scenic footpaths of Old Warden.

Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit, as you can complete as many or as few laps as you like within the generous 7-hour time limit. Everyone who finishes will receive a stunning bespoke Butterfly medal, making each participant a winner in our eyes. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exhilarating event that promises to inspire and motivate runners of all levels!

PHOENIX BEDFORDSHIRE Butterfly Run

Sun 21st June 2026

A historic building with a timber frame, decorative woodwork, large arched windows, red brick lower walls, and a small white cupola on the roof, surrounded by a gravel path and some greenery. A round medal with a vibrant pink and purple butterfly in the center and the text "The Butterfly Run" in pink at the top. The medal has a metallic silver outline and a white background.

Organiser's Description

Phoenix Running Bedfordshire is inviting you to join us for our first ever double day event.

Day Two is our stunning spinning Butterfly medal

This is one of our timed events where you choose - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many or as few laps as you like of a 5.3km, 3.28 mile, lapped course around the beautiful footpaths of Old Warden. We welcome all abilities of runner - complete one lap and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes, or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 7 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal.

Races

  • Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

    £39.95

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    SOLD OUT

  • NO MEDAL Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

    £22.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    SOLD OUT

Book

  • Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

    £39.95

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    SOLD OUT

  • NO MEDAL Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

    £22.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    SOLD OUT

Course Details

The course is a run on public footpaths and bridleways.

Please note that the footpaths in the park are a public right of way, so we would ask that you give extra consideration to other users.

PHOENIX BEDFORDSHIRE Butterfly Run course map
PHOENIX BEDFORDSHIRE Butterfly Run course map

What's Included

Phoenix Running operate welcoming and inclusive events for those for all ability levels.

  • Bespoke Finishers’ medal!
  • Epic Aid Station!
  • Flexible Start Times!
  • Results e-mailed to participants and uploaded to website same day
  • Digital Finishers certificate available on Phoenix World site
  • Athlete profile available on Phoenix World site

How to Get There

Race HQ in the carpark of Old Warden Village Hall.

Parking

The Car Park at Old Warden Village Hall has a suggested donation of £2.00 per visit. This goes towards the upkeep of this beautiful building and its facilities.

FAQs

  • What do you stock at the Aid Station?

    Selection of jelly sweets, crisps and pretzels along with Freddos. There is a good chance of cake and, if the weather is hot, ice lollies as well. Vegan options are clearly marked. Water, variety of squash and cola will be available.

  • Are spectators welcome?

    Spectators are more than welcome! The Hare and Hounds Pub across the road is a perfect place to cheer your runner on from.

  • How many laps for my distance?

    Complete 1 lap and you’re both a finisher and a winner in our eyes! Complete 4 laps for a half marathon distance. Complete 8 laps for a full marathon distance, recognised by the 100 Marathon Club. Complete 9+ laps for an ultra marathon distance.

  • Flexible Start times?

    We offer flexible start times, simply come to the start area ready to run so we can check you in and set you off as soon as you’re ready.

  • Toilets and Facilities?

    There are toilets in the village hall immediately next to race HQ and they are open from 7:30am.

  • Can I leave my bag at the aid station?

    We have no ‘official’ baggage check in facility; however you can leave small bags and your own items under the gazebo adjoining the aid station. Items are left at your own risk – these will be easily accessible to you during and throughout the event.

  • What is the event cut-off?

    The cut-off time is 3:00pm by which time you should be finished running.

  • Who are Phoenix Running?

    Phoenix Running are now over 10 years old and have been organising events in the South-East of England. We’re all about being inclusive; it’s about great routes, great medals and above else, great people. We believe it’s all about encouraging and enabling runners to achieve things that perhaps they once thought were impossible, whether that’s your first 5km, 5 mile or 50 km run, we’ll support you to success. Small steps lead to bigger things and everyone starts at the beginning. Who knows where the journey may take you? Phoenix Running franchised at the start of 2025 and Bedfordshire was launched in November 2025

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Location

SG18 9HQ, Biggleswade, United Kingdom

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