Bedford Red Brick Run
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Bedford Red Brick Run
The 31st Annual Red Brick Run takes place on May 16, 2026, in Bedford, Iowa, with the venue listed at 625 Court Ave. The event offers multiple course distances and is organized as a community road race with local involvement.
Course surfaces vary by distance. The 2 mile route uses a combination of brick streets and pavement and is mostly flat with one small hill at the halfway point. The 5K also mixes brick and pavement, includes a long gradual hill toward the end, and spends some distance on a state highway that is monitored by the Taylor County Sheriff's Department. The 10K follows the 5K route and extends into the countryside on gravel roads, where a hilly section occurs.
Practical details: strollers are permitted for walkers or runners; bicycles are not allowed. Restroom facilities are available in City Hall across from the Courthouse. The registration fee covers race entry and a race t-shirt for the first 120 registrants. All proceeds benefit the Bedford Area Chamber.
Additional community activities on race day include a pancake breakfast at the Fire Station two blocks east of the Courthouse, town-wide yard sales, and Race Day Deals highlighted in runner packets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 2 Mile (run and walk)
- 5K
- 10K