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Colworth Marathon Challenge

Name: Colworth Marathon Challenge
Start: 2025-06-27
End: 2025-06-29
Location: Bedford

Bedford, United Kingdom • 27-29 Jun 2025

The Colworth Marathon Challenge is a three-day running event held at the Colworth Estate in North Bedfordshire, UK, from June 27 to 29, 2025. Participants can choose to run one, two, or all three races, which together total a marathon distance of 26.2 miles. The event features a 5-mile race on Friday evening, an 8.1-mile trail race on Saturday, and a half marathon on Sunday. The event is family-friendly, with entertainment, kids' races, and free camping available. Organized by Colworth Striders, the challenge offers a unique opportunity for runners of various levels to complete a full marathon over three days. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East of England Bedford

Race information

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13 mi

Colworth Half Marathon

8 mi

Colworth Trail 8.1

5 mi

Colworth 5

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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