ATW Bedford Half Marathon
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Event overview
The ATW Bedford event on 22 February 2026 is a chip timed road running event at Russell Park, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3RH. It is organised by Active Training World and offers two race distances.
- 10k
- Half Marathon - 21.1 km (13.1 miles)
A free Children’s Fun Run takes place before the main races; no advance booking is required, participants should turn up to registration.
Course, facilities and entry
The one-lap 10k starts and finishes on Bedford Embankment, runs toward Town Bridge, follows the River Ouse to Priory Park, and includes a lap of Priory Lake before returning to the Embankment. Half marathon entrants complete a second lap with a short extension to reach the 21.1 km distance. The route is on traffic-free tarmac or firm paths. The course has kilometre markers for the 10k and mile markers for the half marathon. Elevation is stated as under 50 m for the 10k and about 100 m for the half marathon.
The event lists warm-ups led by personal trainers, a professional commentator, on-course catering for spectators, free event photos, a custom medal, and finish-line snacks. The 10k is open to entrants aged 16 and over on the event date; the half marathon is open to entrants aged 17 and over. Price ranges shown are £28-£30 for the 10k and £36-£38 for the half marathon. The organiser’s transfer policy allows moving an entry to a future ATW event up to 48 hours before the event; refunds and transfers to another person are not offered. Fundraising options are available for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
