Bedford Running Festival

Bedford Running Festival

Saturday, 5 September 2026 to Sunday, 6 September 2026

Russell Park, Bedford, UK

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Join thousands at Bedfordshire’s most popular weekend of running, the ATW Bedford Running Festival from 5 to 6 September 2026.

Distances include the Bedford 5K, Twilight 10K, Bedford Half Marathon and a 20 mile race. These are mixed terrain courses, on flat and fast closed roads and cycle paths.

The family fun run has no minimum age limit, however Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.

As well as the running distances, there will be live music, a bar, food, kids' activities and festivities across the weekend.

Distances/Events

Saturday:
Family Fun Run
5K
10K

Sunday:
Half Marathon
20 miles

Location map

The event is based at Russell Park, The Embankment. Refer to the event website for course maps.

Please note: the map location may be approximate. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.

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This listing was last manually checked on 8 September 2025.

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