Half Marathon

Bedford Running Festival Half Marathon

Bedford Running Festival Half Marathon pairs a Sunday 13.1-mile race with riverside scenery and a large post-race festival in Bedfordshire each year.

Next raceSunday, September 6, 2026
Distance categoryHalf Marathon
LocationBedford, United Kingdom
Get alertsLast checked August 4, 2026

Quick facts

  • 9:30 a.m. half-marathon start
  • Distinct race within a two-day festival
  • Bedford road and riverside setting
  • A late-morning start can mean a warm finish in early September

About the Bedford Running Festival Half Marathon

The Bedford half is the Sunday centerpiece of a two-day running festival. It has its own date, start time and entry product, separate from the weekend's 5K, 10K and 20-mile races.

Course

The route mixes Bedford roads and riverside surroundings before returning to the festival venue. A 9:30 a.m. start and mixed urban setting favor patient pacing through the opening field.

Race-day weather

Early September can be warm by late morning, though cool rain and wind are also possible. Runners should prepare for exposed riverside sections and variable late-summer conditions.

Past Bedford Running Festival Half Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2026Sunday, September 6, 2026Upcoming

Bedford Running Festival Half Marathon FAQ

When is the Bedford Running Festival Half Marathon?

The 2026 Bedford Running Festival Half Marathon is on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

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