Marathons Found In Bedford
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Flat ground and long river corridors make Bedford an unusually practical base for marathon training. The Bedford Embankment and River Great Ouse path stretch east toward Sandy and beyond, with flat, paved ground that gives you the uninterrupted mileage a marathon block needs without the complications of hills or junctions. Priory Country Park adds off-road lake loops and natural paths when you want more varied ground across the week, and the route can extend further toward the Bedfordshire countryside. Not quite ready for the full thing? Half marathons in Bedford are a good place to find out.
Have a browse through the listings below. Russell Park and Bedford Park sit alongside the river and give you more contained flat options for the shorter training days. 10K runs in Bedford and 5k runs in Bedford are there if you're still building up.
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