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Phoenix Running - Bedford

Name: Phoenix Running - Bedford
Start: 2026-05-16
End: 2026-05-16
Location: Bedford

Bedford, United Kingdom • 16 May 2026

Phoenix Running - Bedfordshire: Unicorns and Mermaids

Phoenix Running Bedfordshire holds a timed lapped event at Mowsbury Park, Bedford on Saturday 16 May 2026. The course is a 5.3 km (3.28 mile) lap around parkland and woodland trails. The overall route is described as flat with no elevation gain or loss.

Participants may complete as many laps as they wish within a seven hour time limit. The minimum recognised distance is one lap, 3.28 miles. Available distance options include:

5 km
10 km
Half marathon
Marathon
Ultra

The event operates a flexible rock up and run policy with a one hour start window and can accommodate special start time requests depending on chosen distance. Entry places are limited to 75. Prices listed for attended entries are £37.95 for affiliated runners and £39.95 for unattached runners; a no medal entry option is offered at a flat £20. The organiser provides timing, an aid station, same day results, athletes profiles, digital BIBs and digital finishers certificates. Finishers receive a bespoke finishers medal; the event also advertises a double sided sparkly medal for some entries.

Distance restrictions apply to participants aged 20 or under in line with UK Athletics rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East of England Bedford

Race information

Registration

5 km

5.3 Km Lap

3 mi

3.28 Miles Lap

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

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