ATW Bedford 5 & 10
Sun 24 Jan 2027 Bedford, Bedfordshire

ATW Bedford 5 & 10

This flat, fast, traffic-free and chip timed event is a sure-fire guaranteed way to give you the best chance of a PB over the 5 or 10 mile distance.

Sign up for £22-£29

2 races

  • Sun 24 Jan 2027
  • #1 of 2
Russell Park, Bedford

5 Miles

09:00

Age 15 & over

From £22

  • 5 miles road running
  • Sun 24 Jan 2027
  • #2 of 2
Russell Park, Bedford

10 Miles

09:00

Age 17 & over

From £27

  • 10 miles road running

Event overview

The distances are popular with runners early in the year for a variety of reasons. For some, it marks the start of a spring marathon build-up; for others, it’s a unique annual challenge. For many, it’s simply the perfect winter target to kick-start their fitness.

This event is more than just a run. You’ll be welcomed home by a professional commentator, while your supporters can enjoy quality catering as they cheer you on.

A free children’s fun run takes place before the 10-mile start—no booking required. Just turn up at registration and join in, or use it as a warm-up for the main event.

Highlights

  • The perfect way to start a new year
  • Very popular event
  • Supportive marshals 
  • Well marked course 
  • Custom designed medal 
  • Finish line snacks and goodies
  • Positive reviews from previous participants

Event community

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families

  • Park

Event HQ

Russell Park
The Embankment
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK40 3RH
UK

Really good, best of Bedford route, was beautiful. Ffion D

Great event. Well organised, ace course and I even got a PB. Paul E

Great event lovely route and good atmosphere. Charlene S

Brilliant flat course - well organised, well marshalled throughout - friendly happy ATW staff. Great event, would recommend. Claire C

Really fun and friendly event. Loved the location on the river side at Bedford. Plenty of parking availability on nearby roads. Route was almost totally flat (only 10m elevation!) so PB potential. 2 laps for 10 miles and 1 for 5 miles. Nice medal and loads of freebies at the finish line. Everyone I saw had a great time. It catered for fun joggers to club level runners. Will definitely do this again. Nick C

Beautiful course and friendly and encouraging marshals and evert staff. Linda

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 24 Jan 2027
  • #1 of 2
Russell Park, Bedford
5 Miles

09:00

Age 15 & over

From £22

  • 5 miles road running
  • Sun 24 Jan 2027
  • #2 of 2
Russell Park, Bedford
10 Miles

09:00

Age 17 & over

From £27

  • 10 miles road running
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