Running GP at Bedford Autodrome

5.0 · 1 review
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  • Date Sun 27th March 2022
  • Location Bedford Autodrome, Thurleigh Road, Bedford
  • Price £22.00 - £32.00
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon

Event summary

Join RunThrough Events at the Running GP at Bedford Autodrome on Sunday 27th March 2022 for a thrilling day of chip timed racing. Choose from a variety of race distances including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, 16 mile, 20 mile, or even a full marathon, all set on the flat and fast Bedford Autodrome circuit in Bedford. This unique course, designed by former F1 driver Jonathan Palmer, offers a one-of-a-kind racing experience. With accurate mile markers, plenty of course marshals, and a smooth, traffic-free tarmac surface, you'll have everything you need to race your way to a new personal best. Don't miss out on this opportunity to test your speed and endurance at this iconic racing venue!

Running GP at Bedford Autodrome

Sun 27th March 2022

A smiling runner, wearing a black outfit and bib number 689, raises both hands in a celebratory gesture as they race on a track. Other runners are visible in the background. Text at the bottom reads "Running GP at Bedford Autodrome," and lists race events and date.

Organiser's Description

Come and run a chip timed 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, 16 mile, 20 mile or marathon around the flat and fast Bedford Autodrome.

Designed from scratch by former F1 driver Jonathan Palmer, there is nowhere else in the World like Bedford Autodrome. Join us and enjoy the thrill of running at this unique course and racing your way to a new chip timed personal best on this smooth traffic free tarmac motor racing circuit!

Each mile will be accurately marked out and we have plenty of helpers to keep you quite literally on track and encourage you on your way to that chequered flag finish. The race involves laps around the circuit.

Races

  • Marathon

    £32.00

    CLOSED
  • 20 Miles

    £30.00

    CLOSED
  • 16 Miles

    £28.00

    CLOSED
  • Half Marathon

    £28.00

    CLOSED
  • 10 Km

    £26.00

    CLOSED
  • 5 Km

    £22.00

    CLOSED
What's Included

Themed medal

Chip timing

Water

Post race goodies!

Free race photos

Location

Bedford Autodrome, Thurleigh Road, Bedford MK44 2YP

How To Get There

Bedford Autodrome is located approximately 10 miles North of Bedford town centre and 20 miles East of Northampton. It is just over 3 miles to the East of the A6.

By train: The nearest train station to Bedford Autodrome is Bedford (20 minutes). Trains from London leave from either St Pancras or any Thameslink station approximately every 20 minutes. There is a taxi rank immediately outside Bedford Station.

Parking

Parking is available at the venue.

Event Details

The entire course is inside the Bedford Autodrome on the roads/paths, not on grass.

Marathon - 8 laps

20 Mile - 6 laps

16 Mile - 5 laps

Half Marathon - 4 laps

10k - 2 laps

5k - 1 lap

You will receive all race information, via email, in the week leading up to the event.

Please make sure you arrive at least 45 minutes before the race start so you have plenty of time to collect your Timing Chip and Race Number

Minimum age: 11 yrs for the 5k, 15 yrs for the 10k , 17 yrs for the Half Marathon.

Faqs

I can't make the event, can I have a refund?

Sorry, we don’t offer refunds. However, if you let us know 14 days in advance of the event we can transfer your entry to a friend or to a later event.

Will I receive anything through the post?

No, nothing is posted. You will receive all race information by email.

Are there water stations?

Yes, every event has water stations – where and how many depends on the course and the distance.

Do you have a baggage drop?

There will no formal baggage drop within the event village. Please limit the number of belongings you bring to the event and if possible leave anything in a car. This is in order to reduce contact between runners and staff.

Where can I find my results after the event?

Your results will be live on the website www.runthrough.co.uk during the event. If you have any questions or queries with your results please email [email protected]

Am I allowed to wear headphones?

We’d strongly advise against it – the nature of the events means that you need to be aware of your surroundings and be able to hear marshals instructions.

Reviews

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5.0

1 review

AB
Adam

·3 years ago

A flat and fast course with a great atmosphere. Well organised. Good if you are looking for that pb.

Location

Bedford Autodrome, Thurleigh Road, Bedford, UK

Who's In

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Daisy Watkins

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