ATW Bedford Half Marathon
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Event overview
The ATW Bedford 10k & Half Marathon is scheduled for 01/11/2026 at Russell Park, Bedford, Bedfordshire (MK40 3RH). The event is organised by ATW Events / Active Training World and offers two main race distances: 10 km and Half Marathon (21.1 km / 13.1 miles). Entry prices listed range approximately from £23–£25 for the 10k and £31–£33 for the Half Marathon. The 10k is open to entrants aged 16 and over and the Half Marathon to entrants aged 17 and over. The event partners with Alzheimer’s Research UK for charity fundraising.
Course, services and logistics
The 10k is a one-lap course that 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 small extension to reach the accurate 21.1 km distance. The route is traffic-free and surfaces are tarmac or firm paths. The course includes kilometre markers for the 10k and mile markers for the Half Marathon, with reported elevation of under 50 m for the 10k and around 100 m for the Half Marathon.
Event services include warm-ups led by personal trainers, a professional commentator at the finish, catering for spectators, custom-designed medals, free event photos, and finish-line snacks. A free Family Fun Run for all ages will take place before the main races; children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Specific event parking is not provided; local Bedford parking is available nearby. Transfer policy allows entry transfers to future ATW events up to 48 hours before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
