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 TRAVEL & PARKING

WALKING: The Event Village location is just a 12 min walk from Bedford High Street. Click HERE for walking directions along the Embankment.

CYCLING: There are various options to park your bike securely and we advise local runners to avoid cars. Secure bike parking will be provided inside the Event Village.

TRAIN: Bedford is just 40 mins from London by train! Bedford train station is on the Midland Main Line from London St Pancras to the East Midlands. For more information visit the Trainline, Europe’s leading train and coach app.

TAXI & GETTING DROPPED OFF: There are no drop-offs in Russell Park. We recommend that you are dropped off at Aspects Leisure Park (MK41 9LN) and walk in. This will be a perfect warm-up for your Race!

PARKING: Longholme Way Car Park is back! You can park here for the day rate of £5 (pay on exit) The Gates will be locked at the time of the car park closure - all cars must be out at specified times., When it’s full it’s full so first to come will get a spot. Click on the image for the map to the entrance of the carpark & use what3words ///table.burns.ruins

Longholme Way Car Park - Opening times
Sat 4th Sept 7:45am - 11pm

If you cannot get a spot at Longholme Way car park then there is ample parking in Bedford which is in close proximity to Russell Park. Please visit the Bedford Borough Council website for further information on parking in the area. Please make sure you leave enough time to walk to the event after you have parked. And we would love for you to lift share where possible!

 
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SPONSORS

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CHARITIES

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FESTIVAL

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Location

Russell Park,
The Embankment
Bedford
MK40 3RH

 
 
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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)

 
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event village map

Familiarise yourself with where everything will be in the Bedford Running Festival Event Village by using our map!

 

 
 
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