Join thousands of runners and take on 13.1 miles of traffic free, stunning Bedfordshire countryside in 2027

Runners will be welcomed home to a the festival village before celebrating in style with live music, street food, yoga, entertainment and more at our unforgettable post-race party. 

Don’t miss out on this year’s best running festival!

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double finisher!

New for 2027…

Take part in two distances and you will take home a medal for each plus a special double finisher medal!

TRIFECTA & TRIFECTA PLUS!

Up for the ultimate challenge?

Take on the Trifecta!

Complete the 5K, Twilight 10K & Half Marathon in one day to earn the Bedford Running Festival Trifecta:

• Morning: Half Marathon (9:30am)

• Afternoon: 5K (3:00pm)

• Evening: Twilight 10K (5:30pm)

Take on the Trifecta Plus!

Complete the 5K, Twilight 10K & 20 Mile in one day to earn the Bedford Running Festival Trifecta Plus:

• Morning: 20 Mile (9:30am)

• Afternoon: 5K (3:00pm)

• Evening: Twilight 10K (5:30pm)

Every Trifecta & Trifecta Plus finisher will receive a unique Trifecta medal, presented live on the main stage at 8pm. Finish strong, then take your moment in the spotlight in front of the festival crowd. Do you have what it takes?

*excluding mini miles (Fun Run)