Race for Life Bedford 5k
From Cancer Research UK - Race for Life
Event summary
There’s no pressure to finish within a specific time—just enjoy the experience at your own pace while contributing to an important cause. By participating, you'll be helping to fund life-saving cancer research that makes a real difference in the fight against cancer. Gather your friends and family for a memorable day filled with positivity and purpose!
Race for Life Bedford 5k
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£15.99
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General Event Parking: Dedicated parking is in the Bedford Athletics Stadium parking field and is approximately 1km from the start line. Please follow Event Day Parking signs and steward directions on the day. This is a free car park. Signage will direct you from the car park to the event site.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue Badge parking can be found in the main Priory Country Park Car Park using the main entrance off Barker's Lane. Follow Blue Badge signage and steward directions on the day. Parking is free of charge.
Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking can be found in the main Priory Country Park Car Park using the main entrance off Barker's Lane. Follow Volunteer signage and steward directions on the day. Parking is free of charge.
Drop Offs: Dropoff area is located in the main Priory Country Park Car Park using the main entrance off Barker's Lane. Follow Blue Badge signage and steward directions on the day.
Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: There are various access points to Priory Country Park from external roads. The main entrance is off Barkers Lane.
Bus: The closest bus stop is on Malmsbury Way and the No. 10 bus route runs from here.
Train: Bedford Railway Station is approximately 3 miles away and Thameslink provide services on this line.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There is a cycle rack outside Cloverdale Cafe. There are several routes into the park for cyclists.
General Event Parking: Dedicated parking is in the Bedford Athletics Stadium parking field and is approximately 1km from the start line. Please follow Event Day Parking signs and steward directions on the day. This is a free car park. Signage will direct you from the car park to the event site.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue Badge parking can be found in the main Priory Country Park Car Park using the main entrance off Barker's Lane. Follow Blue Badge signage and steward directions on the day. Parking is free of charge.
Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking can be found in the main Priory Country Park Car Park using the main entrance off Barker's Lane. Follow Volunteer signage and steward directions on the day. Parking is free of charge.
Drop Offs: Dropoff area is located in the main Priory Country Park Car Park using the main entrance off Barker's Lane. Follow Blue Badge signage and steward directions on the day.
Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: There are various access points to Priory Country Park from external roads. The main entrance is off Barkers Lane.
Bus: The closest bus stop is on Malmsbury Way and the No. 10 bus route runs from here.
Train: Bedford Railway Station is approximately 3 miles away and Thameslink provide services on this line.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There is a cycle rack outside Cloverdale Cafe. There are several routes into the park for cyclists.
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Location
Priory Park, Barkers Lane, Bedford, MK41 9DJ
Race for Life Bedford 5k
Cancer Research UK - Race for Life
Race for Life is Cancer Research UK’s biggest series of fundraising events. Taking place across the UK, the events include 3k, 5k and 10k routes as well as our Pretty Muddy obstacle events. Race for Life started 28 years ago as a women-only event. The first event was held in Battersea, in 1994, where 750 participants raised £48,000. Since that point, Race for Life has grown into a series of hundreds of events across the country, raising nearly £900 million towards beating cancer over the last quarter of a century. In 2019, for the first time, the Race for Life opened its doors to men to participate too, making it a truly inclusive event, giving people the chance to come together with their family and friends, and join the movement to help beat cancer.
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