Running GP Bedford Autodrome August 2027

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Running GP Bedford Autodrome August 2027

Name: Running GP Bedford Autodrome August 2027
Start: 2027-08-01T10:45:00+00:00
End: 2027-08-01T15:00:00+00:00
Location: Bedford Autodrome

Date

Sunday, 1 August 2027

Start Times

09:00Marathon /
09:1520 mile /
09:30Metric Marathon /
10:00HM
+2 more

Location

Bedford Autodrome

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Race Entry Summary

£28(+ 5% booking fee)

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10K

£30(+ 5% booking fee)

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Half Marathon

£32(+ 5% booking fee)

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20 Mile

£38(+ 5% booking fee)

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Marathon

£40(+ 5% booking fee)

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Metric Marathon

£34(+ 5% booking fee)

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RunThrough Foundation Place

(No fundraising required)

£80(+ 5% booking fee)

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About This Event

Included in the entry

Unique themed medal

Free race photos

Chip-timed results

Post race goodies

Bag drop

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.

Race Day Schedule

09:00Marathon
09:1520 miles
09:30Metric Marathon
10:00HM
10:3010k
10:455k

Each kilometre & mile is accurately marked with distance flags and our friendly marshals will guide and cheer you all the way to the finish. We cannot wait to welcome you to the Running GP Bedford Autodrome,

With RunThrough you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you round the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.

You can now grab your Running GP Bedford Autodrome event t-shirt for more than 30% off when you buy it as part of your entry on checkout! With the event logo printed on the chest, it’s the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race and wear your achievement with pride!

We can do this with our partner RT Kit as part of a strategic decision to raise awareness about the quality of the product whilst reducing the overall cost of events for those who would prefer not to have a t-shirt included.

Come and enjoy the day with us. Once you enter you will receive a confirmation email. More information will be sent closer to the event.

We can’t wait to see you on the start line!

Event Location: W Circuit Pit Ln, Bedford MK44 2YP, UK

The Route

Marathon route

20 mile route

Metric Marathon route

HM route

10k route

5k route

Our Partners

Event Information

Circuit Pit Ln, Bedford, MK44 2YP

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

Address

Circuit Pit Ln, Bedford, MK44 2YP

Getting There

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.

Parking

We recommend checking Parkopedia.com (http://Parkopedia.com) for nearby parking areas.

Event Village Opens

07:30

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).

Water & 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.

Race Pack Collection

Collect your race pack from the Event Village on the day — it opens at 07:30. Please bring your booking confirmation and photo ID.

Spectators are more than welcome, we advise staying in the event village where you will be able to catch the start & finish and see the runners pass on each lap of the course. Please note that dogs are strictly not permitted on site.

Accessibility

We welcome buggy runners and wheelchair athletes and simply ask that you remain mindful of the runners around you and make yourself known should you need to overtake them.