Saturday 4th September
The festival kicks off with the Bedford Half & Bedford 20 Mile at 9:30am
Up next is the fabulous 5K starting at 3pm
Get the whole family involved with our Mini Mile Fun Run, setting off at 4:30pm
As the day comes to an end we finish with our Twilight 10k at 5:30pm
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?