Running GP Bedford Autodrome August 2026

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Find that extra gear in this unique Running Grand Prix event. Great for beginners and veterans alike, the course winds its way around the iconic Bedford Autodrome. Come for the finisher's medal or for that chequered flag finish.
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Marathon, RunThrough Foundation, 20 Mile, and 4 more
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Calendar
Sun, Aug 2, 2026
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Bedford, United Kingdom
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Where and when

Location
Bedford Autodrome, Thurleigh Airfield Business Park, Bedford MK44 2YP, UK
Start times
Sunday, Aug 2, 2026
Marathon: 9:00 AM20 Mile: 9:15 AMMetric Marathon: 9:30 AMHalf Marathon: 10:00 AM10k: 10:30 AM5k: 10:45 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Running GP Bedford Autodrome August 2026
Marathon
Distance
26.2mi
£40
Half Marathon
Distance
13.1mi
£32
10k
Distance
10km
£30
5k
Distance
5km
£28

Route information

Bedford Autodrome Circuit was designed by former Formula One Driver Jonathan Palmer.
This event is the perfect opportunity to run this iconic circuit. Participants will be able to run on the track itself and therefore will benefit from the smooth traffic free tarmac circuit.
Each lap of the course is around 5k, so competitors will need to complete a different number of laps depending on their race.
  • 5k - 1 lap
  • 10k - 2 laps
  • Half Marathon - 4 laps
  • 16 Mile- 5 laps
  • 20 Mile - 6 laps
  • Marathon - 8 laps
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What's included

  • Finisher's Medal
  • Chip-timed results
  • Water and post-race goodies
  • Free photographs
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How to get there

Bedford Autodrome, Thurleigh Airfield Business Park, Bedford MK44 2YP, UK
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By Train
The nearest train station to Bedford Autodrome is Bedford which is approximately 20 minutes away by car. There is a taxi rank immediately outside Bedford Station.
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Event day logistics

09:00 Marathon start
09:15 20 mile start
09:30 16 mile start
10:00 Half Marathon start
10:30 10k start
10:45 5k start
15:00 Event finishes
*Please arrive at least 45 minutes before the start of the race in order to complete pick up your race pack.
Cut Off Time
The Marathon has a cut off time of 6 hours.
Race Pack
Race Packs must be collected on the day of the event, before the start of your race, from registration. Please be aware that you will not receive anything in the post.

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