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Colworth Marathon Challenge

Bedford, United Kingdom • 26-28 Jun 2026

Colworth Marathon Challenge

The Colworth Marathon Challenge is a set of three races held at the Colworth Estate in North Bedfordshire, England. The event is organised by Colworth Striders and supported by Unilever and Colworth Science Park.

Entrants may enter one, two or all three races; combined they total 26.2 miles (marathon distance). The event includes a family-oriented 5-mile race with on-site entertainment and children's races, a cross-country trail of 8.1 miles, and a multi-terrain half marathon of 13.1 miles.

Distances:

  • 5 miles, Colworth 5 & Family Fun, multi-terrain, family entertainment and kids races
  • 8.1 miles, Colworth Trail 8.1, cross country route
  • 13.1 miles, Colworth Half Marathon, multi-terrain

The venue is Colworth Sports & Social Club in Sharnbrook, MK44 1LB. Free camping is listed as available for the event. The organisers also note a Colworth Hare & Tortoise Marathon or relay scheduled for 30 November 2025. The main challenge is presented as a late June 2026 event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East of England Bedford

Race information

Website
13 mi
Colworth Half Marathon
8 mi
Colworth Trail 8.1 Miles
5 mi
Colworth 5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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