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ATW Bedford Running Festival

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Bedford, East of England, United Kingdom

calendar_today 05 Sep, 2026 – 06 Sep, 2026

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ATW Bedford Running Festival

About the Event

Join the region's largest celebration of running at the ATW Bedford Running Festival, taking over Russell Park on the weekend of 5-6 September 2026. This vibrant event transforms the scenic Embankment into a full festival village, offering a race distance for every ambition—from a family Fun Run and a fast 5K to the atmospheric Twilight 10K, a Half Marathon, and a challenging 20-Miler. More than just races, the weekend buzzes with live music, street food, a funfair, and a community spirit perfect for runners and spectators alike. Every finisher earns a custom medal, and those conquering multiple distances receive a special commemorative reward. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned club runner, you can also run for charity to secure a free entry and make your miles count. Secure your Early Bird spot for Bedfordshire's most popular running weekend, where every stride is part of a fantastic festival atmosphere.

Races Offered

5K

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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15:00

Fun Run

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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16:30

10K

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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17:30

20 Miles

Sep 06, 2026

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Distance — 32.2K

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09:30

Half Marathon

Sep 06, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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09:30

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature
11.7° / 20.0°
wb_sunny Feels like
9.2° / 17.4°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
8h 13m
water_drop Avg rainfall
2.9 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
—
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)
humidity_mid Humidity
76.9%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:37
nightlight Sunset
19:15

About Bedford

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Bedford is the county town and the transport, social, cultural and administrative centre of the shire-county of Bedfordshire in the East of England.

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