Pilgrim's Reckoning
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About the race
Pilgrim's Reckoning is an 81 mile ultra on the John Bunyan Trail in Bedfordshire run as a single continuous loop with a 24 hour completion limit. The course totals 1,219 metres of ascent and carries a 100km UTMB index score. The route is described as entirely runnable, with no technical sections, a few gentle hills and long stretches of open countryside. It follows the Bunyan Trail and links churches across Bedfordshire villages, passing through quiet communities and sections with shops and pubs. Support on course includes seven fully stocked aid stations and a drop bag held at the halfway point.
Live tracking and comprehensive medical cover provided by A 2 E Medical Services are in place. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and a T-shirt. Pre-event recce weekends are organised to explore the route at a social pace; each recce day covers approximately 20 miles to help participants familiarise themselves with terrain and navigation. Mandatory kit must be carried at all times and random kit checks may be conducted. The event carries a charity element with participants invited to raise funds for HopeWorks, a local organisation supporting people facing homelessness, displacement, poverty, isolation and crisis. Bedford logistics notes include accommodation options near Manton Lane such as Travelodge Bedford, links by direct train from London St Pancras taking about 40 minutes, a short taxi or a 25–30 minute walk from Bedford station to the start and finish, and road access via the A1 and M1 with parking available nearby. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
