ATW Bedford Half Marathon & 10K
This chip timed event is a sure-fire guarantee to give you the best chance of a PB in the Half Marathon or 10K on a flat, scenic road course.
Sign up for £24-£35
2 races
Event overview
The one-lap 10K starts and finishes on Bedford Embankment, following the flat, tree-lined River Ouse out to Priory Park. After a lap of Priory Lake, you’ll cross Town Bridge and return to a crowd-lined finish.
Half marathon runners complete a second lap, with a short extension to reach the full 21.1km (13.1 miles).
The route is entirely traffic-free on tarmac or firm paths, with minimal elevation; under 50m for the 10K and 100m for the half, making it ideal for chasing a PB.
Expect more than just a race, with a pre-run warm-up led by personal trainers, a lively finish-line atmosphere with a professional commentator, and quality catering for supporters.
A free children’s fun run takes place before the main event, just turn up on the day and join in.
Highlights
- PB busting course
- Beautiful embankment run course
- Well-marked course
- Supportive marshals
- 5-star reviews on race check
- Free event photos
- Custom-designed medal
- Finish line snacks and goodies
- Excellent previous participant reviews
Event photos
Event community
Event details
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Families
A great race. Very friendly atmosphere welcoming all abilities. Almost totally flat course so definitely PB potential. Nick C
Another great event from the folks at ATW. Superb course, fast and scenic! Definitely PB potential. Nathan
The Bedford 10k is flat and fast, great PB potential. Lovely course and well marshalled. The medal was beautiful. Think it’s up there as one of my favourites. Definitely recommend this race. Petra W
Brilliant event, well organised and friendly. Julie B
Really good - my first half marathon and really enjoyed it. Corin I
Well organised event, friendly race organisers and volunteers Sarah O
Really good event. Nice flat course, very well organised and supportive Marshalls all around the course. Will definitely do it again next year. Lee A
Firstly the event was huge with plenty going on, fun fair for the children, music for the adults and food venders around. The run itself was well organised with pacers on the 10k from 35 mins all the way to 75 mins. It was marshalled well all the way around and had music playing at some of the further away locations. Andy C
Reviews thanks to RaceCheck
- Bring your own cup
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
Here are the ways this event cares for the environment:
Summary
- Recycling bins
- Recycling gets separated from general waste
- Finish line water bottles made from recycled material
- Refill taps are provided so participants can bring their own bottle and fill up during the event
- The choice of paper cups at water stations
- Signage including course marking attached with reusable garden wire instead of plastic cable ties
- 'Dynamic bib assignment’ removes the need for envelopes, sticker labels and excess waste
- Bike racking is provided to promote cycling to the events
Races at event
- Sun 21 Feb 2027
- #1 of 2
09:00
Age 16 & over
From £24
- 10 km road running + 50 m ascent
- Sun 21 Feb 2027
- #2 of 2
09:00
Age 17 & over
From £33
- 21.1 km road running + 100 m ascent