Bedford Charity Chase
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The Bedford Charity Chase : Turvey House, Bedfordshire
The Bedford Charity Chase is an annual, UKA licensed five mile run and walk held on the Turvey House Estate in Bedfordshire. The course starts and finishes in the Wild Camping Field on the estate and follows local roads including Carlton Road, Carlton High Street, The Moor, Bridgend, The Causeway, and Turvey Road. The event is fully marshalled.
Entry is by paid registration and the entry fee is £25. All entry fees are passed directly to local charities. Recent fundraising totals include £7,700 raised in 2025 for Creating Memories and The Road Victims Trust, and more than £8,000 raised in 2026 after adding Emmaus Village Carlton to the beneficiary list. The three named charities are Creating Memories, The Road Victims Trust, and Emmaus Village Carlton.
The event includes community elements such as local business stalls, refreshments, live music from groups including the Collaboration Choir and the Bedfordshire Brass Band, additional drumming performances, and sports massage provision. Local marshals, residents, and businesses provide route-side support and encouragement. Entrants should be at least 15 years old. The event is scheduled for Sunday 26 September 2027 and entries for 2027 are open. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
