Running GP Bedford Autodrome August 2026
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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, Half Marathon, 10k, 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
Marathon: 9:00 AMHalf Marathon: 10:00 AM10k: 10:30 AM5k: 10:45 AM20 Mile: 9:15 AMMetric Marathon: 9:30 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Running GP Bedford Autodrome August 2026
Marathon
26.2mi
£40
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£32
10k
10km
£30
5k
5km
£28
Marathon
26.2mi
£40
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£32
10k
10km
£30
5k
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
How to get there
Bedford Autodrome, Thurleigh Airfield Business Park, Bedford MK44 2YP, UK
Get full directionsBy 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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