ATW Bedford Half Marathon
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ATW Bedford 10k & Half Marathon - Event overview
The ATW Bedford 10k & Half Marathon takes place on 01/11/2026 at Russell Park, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3RH. The event is organised by Active Training World (ATW). Distances offered include:
- 10k - entrants aged 16+, price £23-£25
- Half Marathon - entrants aged 17+, price £31-£33
A free Family Fun Run is scheduled before the main races. The fun run is open to all ages; children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. The fun run is not chip-timed, there are no results, and all children receive a medal.
Course and event details
The one-lap 10k starts and finishes on the Bedford Embankment, runs toward the Town Bridge, follows the River Ouse to Priory Park, completes a lap of Priory Lake, and returns to the Embankment. Half marathon entrants complete a second lap with a slight extension to reach the full 21.1 km (13.1 mile) distance. The course has kilometre markers for the 10k and mile markers for the half. The route is on traffic-free tarmac or firm paths, with under 50 m of elevation across the 10k and about 100 m across the half.
On-site provisions include warm-up sessions led by personal trainers, a professional commentator at the finish, catering, custom medals, free event photos, and finish-line snacks. The event partners with Alzheimer’s Research UK and offers donation and fundraising options. No event refunds or transfers to another person are offered; transfers to a future ATW event are allowed up to 48 hours before the event with no proof required. There is no designated event parking; public parking is available in Bedford near Russell Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
