Fri 12 Jun 2026 Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

Marston Forest 5K | 5K

The Ampthill & Flitwick Flyers Marston Forest 5k chip timed race takes place every summer, it is popular with both experienced athletes and those runners looking to do their first official 5k race!

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  • Fri 12 Jun 2026
The Forest Centre & Millennium Country Park, Bedford
5K

19:30

Age 11 & over

£18-£20

  • 5 km road running

Event overview

We hope you will come and join us and have fun in a friendly environment that welcomes all abilities. A fast, flat course in the beautiful Marston Vale country park with lots of PB potential! There is also a free junior 1K fun run before main race, all participants receive a medal!

This event is part of Marston Forest 5K.

Event details

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

Route

  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Marshals
  • No headphones
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Water stations

Location

  • Free parking
  • Park

What's included

  • Cash prizes
  • Chip timing
  • Medal
  • Memento
  • Trophy

How to enter

  • Age 11 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter on day
  • Enter online
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The Forest Centre & Millennium Country Park, Bedford
Junior 1K Fun Run

19:00

All ages

FREE

  • 1 km road running
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