Running GP Bedford Autodrome August 2026

Name: Running GP Bedford Autodrome August 2026
Start: 2026-08-01T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-08-01T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Bedford Autodrome, Thurleigh Airfield Business Park, Bedford MK44 2YP, UK

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Running GP Bedford Autodrome August 2026

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Booked 6 times in the last week

£28 - £80

Booked 6 times in the last week

About

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.

Marathon, RunThrough Foundation, 20 Mile, and 4 more

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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

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Marathon

26.2mi

£40

Half Marathon

13.1mi

£32

10k

10km

£30

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

Organizer route images

What's included

Finisher's Medal
Chip-timed results
Water and post-race goodies
Free photographs

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.