Expected September 2027
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Join thousands for Bedfordshire's biggest weekend of running at the Bedford Running Festival - a vibrant mix of races, live entertainment and family fun in Russell Park. With distances for all abilities from Fun Run to 20-Miler, every finisher earns a bespoke medal and race goodies. The festival includes live bands, street food, funfair, family activities and a buzzing festival village.
Flat and fast course
Scenic river views
Festival atmosphere
Start / Finish
Russell Park, The Embankment, Bedford
Russell Park, The Embankment, Bedford
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Getting There
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Race Day
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What to bring
Bone conducting headphones only
What you get
Finisher medal
Chip timing
Race goodies
Double finisher reward for completing multiple events
Free yoga classes
On the day
Toilets
Bag drop
Food vendors
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
The festival village includes live music, a bar, street food vendors, a funfair, kids zone, outdoor cinema, yoga classes, and secure bike parking.
Yes, the event has recycling bins, water bottles made from recycled material, refill taps for participants' own bottles, paper cups at water stations, and promotes cycling to the event with bike racking.
Yes, the event is spectator-friendly with viewing points along the course and plenty of facilities in the festival village including food, drinks, and entertainment.
Participants who complete two or more races receive a special bonus medal in addition to the individual race medals.
Entry fee
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Expected September 2027
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