PHOENIX BEDFORDSHIRE Dragonfly Run

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From Phoenix Running Bedfordshire

  • Date Sat 20th 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 design for "The Dragonfly Run" medal features a dragonfly illustration, close-ups of the medal, and a ribbon with the event name and logo in green and yellow. An actual dragonfly photo appears at the top right.

PHOENIX BEDFORDSHIRE Dragonfly Run

Sat 20th June 2026

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Join us for the inaugural PHOENIX BEDFORDSHIRE Dragonfly Run, hosted by Phoenix Running Bedfordshire on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the picturesque town of Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. This exciting double day event offers a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of the Old Warden footpaths while enjoying a flexible race format. Participants can choose from a range of distances including 5km, 10k, half marathon, marathon, or even ultra distances, all set on a scenic 5.3km lapped course.

Whether you are a seasoned runner or just starting out, the Dragonfly Run welcomes all abilities. Complete one lap to earn your stunning spinning Dragonfly medal, or challenge yourself to see how many laps you can conquer within the 7-hour time limit. The emphasis is on fun and personal achievement, making every participant a winner in our eyes. Don't miss this unforgettable day of running and camaraderie in Bedfordshire—mark your calendars and get ready to run!

PHOENIX BEDFORDSHIRE Dragonfly Run

Sat 20th June 2026

A design for "The Dragonfly Run" medal features a dragonfly illustration, close-ups of the medal, and a ribbon with the event name and logo in green and yellow. An actual dragonfly photo appears at the top right. 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.

Organiser's Description

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

Day one is our stunning spinning Dragonfly 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

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

    £22.00

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

    £39.95

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?

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

    £22.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?

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 Dragonfly Run course map
PHOENIX BEDFORDSHIRE Dragonfly 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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SG18 9HQ, Biggleswade, United Kingdom

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