Running GP Bedford Autodrome August 2027
Sun, Aug 1, 2027
Bedford Autodrome, Bedford
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Join us for Running GP Bedford Autodrome 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Metric Marathon, 20 Mile & Marathon on Sunday 1st August 2027!
Join us for a unique race day at Bedford Autodrome on Sunday 1st August 2027, with 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Metric Marathon, 20 Mile and Marathon distances to choose from.
Designed from scratch by former F1 driver Jonathan Palmer, Bedford Autodrome offers a smooth, traffic-free tarmac motor racing circuit and a brilliant setting to test your pace. Take on this unique course, chase a new chip-timed personal best and experience the thrill of racing around one of the UK’s most distinctive motorsport venues.
With a range of distances available, there’s a challenge for runners of all abilities, whether you’re targeting a fast 5K or taking on the full Marathon.
Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 4 more
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Sun, Aug 1, 2027
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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 2027
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
Designed from scratch by former F1 driver Jonathan Palmer, there is nowhere else in the world like Bedford Autodrome. Join us for a unique opportunity to run a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Metric Marathon, 20 mile or Full Marathon at the one and only Bedford Autodrome and enjoy the thrill of running a brand new course and racing your way to a new chip timed personal best on this smooth, traffic free, tarmac motor racing circuit!
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 directionsPARKING/TRAVEL
Thurleigh Airfield Business Park, Thurleigh, Bedford MK44 2YP
By car:
Please arrive early as the car park is located in the paddocks a short 10minute walk away from the event village.
Bedford Autodrome is located approximately 10 miles North of Bedford town centre and 20 miles East of Northampton. Please note that the postcode MK44 2YP will not take you all the way to the event village. Once you reach the postcode destination please look out for and follow the signs to the Autodrome for parking & the event village.
Please ensure you are looking out for and following all signage & marshal instruction to get you parked as quickly and safely as possible.
By train:
Bedford train station is around 20 minutes from Bedford Autodrome. Trains from London leave from either St Pancras or any Thameslink station approximately every 20 minutes.
Event day logistics
START TIMES
09:00 - Marathon start
09:15 - 20 mile start
09:30 - Metric Marathon start
10:00 - Half Marathon start
10:30 - 10k start
10:45 - 5k start
CUT OFF
There is a 6 hour cut off for the marathon (3pm) which is also applicable for all other distances too due to the venue hire booking restrictions. If you think you might run longer than our cut off please email us at info@runthrough.co.uk so that we can look at creating a contingency plan for you.
LAPS
Marathon - 8 + 1 mini loop
20 miles - 6 + 1 mini loop
Metric Marathon - 5 + 1 mini loop
Half Marathon - 4 + 1 mini loop
10k - 2
5k - 1
MINIMUM AGES
Marathon, 20 miles & Metric Marathon - 18
HM - 17
10k - 15
5k - 11
BAGGAGE
We will have a secure area in the event village where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach to your bag. To collect, show your number to our staff and they will help you find your baggage.
TOILETS
There will be portable toilets within the event village, which you will pass on each lap of the course (approximately every 5k).
REFRESHMENTS
There will be water provided on each lap of the course (approximately every 5k), and there will also be water available at the finish along with your post race goodies and medal.
RESULTS
Results will be available here immediately after the race.
PICTURES
We will have an official photographer at the event, please check out our photos page after the race.
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