ATW Bedford Half Marathon

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Overview

The one lap 10K course starts and finishes on the beautiful Bedford Embankment and runs out alongside the flat, tree-lined river Ouse. After heading out towards Priory Park and a lap of the beautiful Priory Lake, you’ll return to the Embankment over the Town Bridge and hear the cheers of the crowds at the finish line.

Those tackling the Half Marathon will head back out for a second lap with a slight extension to make up the accurate 21.1km (13.1 mile) Half Marathon distance.

The course will have both kilometre markers for the 10K and mile markers for the Half Marathon.

The whole route is on traffic-free tarmac or firm paths and with less than 50m of elevation across the 10K and 100m across the Half Marathon it's bound to be a PB buster!

Route highlights

• Start and finish on the scenic Bedford Embankment
• Flat, tree-lined route alongside the River Ouse
• Cross Town Bridge early in the race
• Out-and-back feel with strong crowd support at the finish
• Lap of Priory Park and picturesque Priory Lake
• Traffic-free tarmac and firm paths throughout
• Single lap for 10K
• Two laps plus an extension for Half Marathon
• Minimal elevation (approx. 50m for 10K, 100m for Half)
• Clearly marked course with kilometre and mile markers 

Event HQ

Russell Park
The Embankment
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK40 3RH
UK

Included

• Free event photos
• Custom designed medal 
• Finish line snacks and goodies

Optional extras

• ICE Band - £22.94
• Personalised Medal Insert - £9

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

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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

Entry fees