Bedford Running Festival

Bedford Running Festival Bedfordshire's largest running fest, where running meets festival fun & magical memories are made!

The Bedford Running Festival is more than just a running race! Including:
- Bedford Half Marathon
- Bedford Twilight 10K
- Bedford 5K
- Bedford 20
- Bedford Mini Miles
- Live music
- Open Air Cinema
- Comedy Club
- Yoga and wellness classes
- Street food market
- Running seminars
- Recovery zone
- Kids club


WHY NOT TRY SOMETHING NEW AND JOIN US FOR A REAL RUNNING FESTIVAL THIS SUMMER!

🎉 BRF 2027 IS LIVE! Did someone say… do it all again?! After an incredible weekend at Russell Park, we’re already lookin...
14/09/2026

🎉 BRF 2027 IS LIVE!

Did someone say… do it all again?!

After an incredible weekend at Russell Park, we’re already looking ahead to the ATW Events Bedford Running Festival 2027!

📅 Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th September 2027
📍 Russell Park, Bedford

The same brilliant festival. The same fantastic distances. And a whole new line-up of live acts to be announced soon…

And the best bit? Super Early Bird prices are LIVE NOW! 🎟️

If you loved BRF 2026, why not make sure you’re part of the 2027 weekend too? Secure your place now while Super Early Bird prices are available!

BRF 2027 — let’s do it all again!

Can you believe this time last week, the ATW Events Bedford Running Festival 2026 was almost over?! What a weekend it wa...
13/09/2026

Can you believe this time last week, the ATW Events Bedford Running Festival 2026 was almost over?!

What a weekend it was! From the first steps over the start line to those unforgettable finish-line moments, there were goals achieved, PBs smashed, miles conquered and plenty of hero moments along the way.

And of course, there was all the fun in between! 🎶🎡☀️

It’s safe to say we’re already missing the buzz of the festival…

Thank you to everyone who made BRF 2026 so special.
But don’t go anywhere just yet… 👀
We’ve got something VERY exciting to announce tomorrow.

BRF is all about choosing your own challenge… and these 11 runners decided that one or two just wasn’t enough!They took ...
12/09/2026

BRF is all about choosing your own challenge… and these 11 runners decided that one or two just wasn’t enough!

They took on THREE distances across the weekend, collecting three finishers’ medals along the way and earning themselves some serious triple finisher bragging rights. 👏

And there was one more triple hero joining them: our fantastic pacer & tail walker, who covered three distances while supporting everyone else out on the course.

But while we’re giving these guys their moment in the spotlight, there’s something we want to make clear…

BRF isn’t about how far you run. It’s about having a go.

Your first 5K. Your tenth half marathon. A PB. A run with your mates. Taking on your biggest challenge yet. Cheering from the sidelines.

Every achievement counts. Every finish line matters.

So, triple finishers… this one’s for you!
🏅🏅🏅

And to everyone who joined us at BRF 2026, thank you for making it such a brilliant weekend.

So many moments. One brilliant weekend. 🥰From smashing the finish line to soaking up the festival atmosphere… there was ...
11/09/2026

So many moments. One brilliant weekend. 🥰

From smashing the finish line to soaking up the festival atmosphere… there was a lot going on at the ATW Events BRF!

Which was your favourite moment? 👇

We want to know!

It takes a community to make a festival… From our registration & baggage marshals, finish line heroes and pacers, to our...
10/09/2026

It takes a community to make a festival…

From our registration & baggage marshals, finish line heroes and pacers, to our commentators, drummers and warm-up team… 🙌

And then there’s the crowd. The families, friends and supporters who turned up with homemade signs, loud cheers and serious levels of encouragement! 📣

You all make BRF what it is.

Thank you for being part of our community. ❤️

The team behind the Bedford Running Festival… 👀You’ve seen the races, the medals, the finish lines and the festival atmo...
08/09/2026

The team behind the Bedford Running Festival… 👀

You’ve seen the races, the medals, the finish lines and the festival atmosphere, but do you know the team behind it all?

Swipe through to find out a little more about ATW and what we get up to when we’re not at BRF! 👋

And if you’re not already following us, head over to ATW Events and come and see what’s next. 👀🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏊

💙 MEDAL MONDAY #4 OUR CHARITY RUNNERS 💙At the heart of the Bedford Running Festival is community. And few things show t...
07/09/2026

💙 MEDAL MONDAY #4
OUR CHARITY RUNNERS 💙

At the heart of the Bedford Running Festival is community. And few things show that better than the incredible runners who take on the challenge to support local charities.

Each year, our charity partners bring teams of amazing people to BRF, running, fundraising, raising awareness and helping make a difference to causes that matter right here in our local community.

To every charity runner who joined us this weekend, thank you.

Thank you for running with purpose, for giving back and for showing just how powerful a community can be when we come together.

We’re so proud to celebrate you and all that you do.

🏅 MEDAL MONDAY #3! 🏅Sunday was all about big goals, big distances and even bigger determination! 💪🔥Our Half Marathon an...
07/09/2026

🏅 MEDAL MONDAY #3! 🏅

Sunday was all about big goals, big distances and even bigger determination! 💪🔥

Our Half Marathon and 20 Mile runners took on the challenge and gave it everything they had.

Behind every runner was a different story: months of training, a first big distance, a PB to chase, running for charity, in memory of someone special, alongside friends and family, or simply proving to themselves that they could do it. ❤️

There may have been tired legs and tough miles, but you kept going until that finish line came into view. 🏁

You didn’t just complete the distance. You earned that medal. 🥇👏

To every Half Marathon and 20 Mile runner, you should be incredibly proud. ❤️

And we’re not finished celebrating just yet… 👀

🥇 MEDAL MONDAY #2! 🥇Saturday at the ATW Events Bedford Running Festival was filled with thousands of reasons to run. ❤️...
07/09/2026

🥇 MEDAL MONDAY #2! 🥇

Saturday at the ATW Events Bedford Running Festival was filled with thousands of reasons to run. ❤️

Some of you joined us for the fun. Some made a last-minute decision and thought, “Why not?!” 😅 Some were chasing a PB, taking on a new challenge or ticking a distance off their bucket list.

Some ran for charity. Some ran in memory of someone special. Some ran alongside friends, family or colleagues. And some simply wanted to get out there, soak up the atmosphere and see what they could achieve.

Whatever brought you to the start line, you made it to the finish line. 🙌

Our 5K and Twilight 10K runners brought the energy, the determination, the smiles and, of course, plenty of fantastic medal moments!

Because every runner has a reason. Every journey is different. And every finish is worth celebrating. ❤️

So here’s to YOU, the runners who made Saturday so special.

🥇 MEDAL MONDAY #1! 🥇We’ve got SO many fabulous moments from this weekend that we couldn’t possibly fit them into one po...
07/09/2026

🥇 MEDAL MONDAY #1! 🥇

We’ve got SO many fabulous moments from this weekend that we couldn’t possibly fit them into one post…

Keep your eyes peeled throughout the day as we celebrate the incredible people who joined us at the Bedford Running Festival and gave it their all! ❤️

And what better place to start than with the next generation of runners!

Our Mini Mile was full of little runners with BIG dreams. They dreamed, they believed they could do it… and then they went out there and ACHIEVED it! 🎉

Every stride, every smile, every high five and every finish line moment was something to be proud of. 🥹👏

These are the runners of tomorrow. The dreamers, the believers and the achievers who are already learning one of the most important lessons in sport:

Believe in yourself. Have a go. And never be afraid to chase your goals. 💫

A huge well done to every single one of our Mini mile stars, you absolutely smashed it! 🏅

Keep dreaming. Keep believing. Keep achieving. 🌟

Medal Monday is only just getting started… 👀🥇

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