PHOENIX BEDFORDSHIRE UNICORNS AND MERMAIDS

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From Phoenix Running Bedfordshire

  • Date Sat 16th May 2026
  • Time 08:30
  • Location Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • Price £22.00 - £39.95
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

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A colorful “Unicorn Run” medal features a unicorn with a rainbow mane, glittery stars, and a pink sequined background. The medal hangs from a striped ribbon and rests on pink fabric.

PHOENIX BEDFORDSHIRE UNICORNS AND MERMAIDS

Sat 16th May 2026

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Get ready for an enchanting day of fun and fitness at the PHOENIX BEDFORDSHIRE UNICORNS AND MERMAIDS event! Organized by Phoenix Running Bedfordshire, this exciting event will take place on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, at the picturesque Mowsbury Park in Bedford, Bedfordshire. Participants can choose their own adventure with a range of race distances, including 5km, 10k, half marathon, marathon, and ultra options, all set on a beautiful 5.3km lapped course.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or a beginner, this event welcomes all abilities—complete just one lap to be a finisher and earn a stunning double-sided sparkly medal, or challenge yourself to see how far you can go within the 7-hour time limit. Join us for a mermazing day filled with community spirit, and take home a fabulous bespoke finisher's medal to commemorate your achievement. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to run, have fun, and create unforgettable memories!

PHOENIX BEDFORDSHIRE UNICORNS AND MERMAIDS

Sat 16th May 2026

A colorful “Unicorn Run” medal features a unicorn with a rainbow mane, glittery stars, and a pink sequined background. The medal hangs from a striped ribbon and rests on pink fabric. Close-up of a colorful "Mermaid Run" medal featuring a mermaid's face, orange starfish, yellow seashells, and a blue-green fish scale pattern in the background. A blue ribbon with a starfish is attached at the top.

Organiser's Description

Phoenix Running Bedfordshire is inviting you to join us for our Mermazing Unicorns and Mermaids event.

This stunning double sided sparkly medal will be a fabulous addition to your collection.

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 Mowsbury Park. 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

    CLOSED

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

    £22.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

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

    £39.95

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

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

    £22.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

Course Details

The course is a run on mixed terrain. Half of the course is on footpaths and the rest is on grass or woodland trails. I only ever wear road shoes on this route however feel free to bring whatever shoes you are comfortable running in. You can always change after 1 lap.

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 UNICORNS AND MERMAIDS course map
PHOENIX BEDFORDSHIRE UNICORNS AND MERMAIDS 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 is situated on the left hand side of the car park entrance. As you turn off Wentworth Drive into the carpark. You will be able to see the Phoenix Gazebo. We are approximately 100 meters from The Four Seasons Cafe.

Parking

The Car Park at Mowsbury Park is free. If the car park is full, there is plenty of free parking along Wentworth Drive. Please do not park on the verge as you may receive a parking ticket.

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 Four Seasons Cafe is located right next to the car park and a very short walk from various parts of the route in the park, so convenient cheering on point for spectators.

  • 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 next to the main car park and they are open from 7:00am.

  • 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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