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ATW Bedford Running Festival

Name: ATW Bedford Running Festival
Start: 2027-09-04
End: 2027-09-04
Location: The Embankment

The Embankment, East Midlands, United Kingdom

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About the Event

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Bedford Running Festival! Scheduled for September 2-3, 2027, this vibrant celebration of running offers something for every level of runner. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned athlete, there's no shortage of excitement.
The festival kicks off on Saturday with two events: the family-friendly Fun Run and Mini Miles at 4:30 PM, followed by the energizing Bedford 5K starting at 3 PM. The day culminates in an atmospheric Twilight 10K beginning at 5:30 PM under the glow of evening lights.
On Sunday morning, runners can tackle either the Half Marathon or the challenging 20-Miler, both set to start promptly at 9:30 AM from Russell Park. Each distance offers unique challenges and rewards, with custom-designed medals waiting for every finisher. Participants who take on two distances over the weekend will also receive a special double finisher reward.
The festival village buzzes with live music, food stalls serving up delicious treats, and plenty of activities to keep families entertained throughout both days. On Saturday evening from 6 PM, enjoy three live acts performing in the heart of Russell Park—details on who's playing are coming soon!
For those looking to make a difference beyond personal goals, there’s an opportunity to run for charity with Alzheimer's Research UK as one of our official partners. Secure free entry by signing up to raise funds and help change lives.
Join us at Bedford Running Festival this September for a weekend filled with community spirit, stunning scenery around Russell Park, and the camaraderie that only comes from sharing your passion for running with thousands of others.
This event is organized by ATW Events, founded in 2011 by James Shipley. With over 40,000 entries annually across various sports events nationwide, ATW continues to inspire athletes to dream big and achieve their goals.
Stay connected through our social media platforms for updates, announcements, and race day coverage.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Races Offered

10K

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£26.00

20 Miles

Sep 04, 2027

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Distance — 32.2K

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£37.00

5K

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Distance — 5K

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£21.00

Fun Run

Sep 04, 2027

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Distance — 1K

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£11.00

Half Marathon

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Distance — 21.1K

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£33.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in The Embankment.

thermostat Temperature

11.7° / 20.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

9.3° / 17.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 13m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

14.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.5)

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76.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:36

nightlight Sunset

19:14

About The Embankment

Learn more about the host city, The Embankment.

The Thames Embankment is an embankment that was built as part of the London Main Drainage (1859-1875) by the Metropolitan Board of Works, a pioneering Victorian civil engineering project which housed interceptor sewers, which collect the water from many sewer lines, as well as roads and underground railways, and also embanked the River Thames. Embankment is a form of land reclamation, and the project consisted of the Victoria Embankment and Chelsea Embankment on the north side and the Albert Embankment on the south. Designed by the Chief Engineer Joseph Bazalgette, it modernised London's infrastructure, improving public health, mobility, and the image of the British capital.