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Thunder Races

Name: Thunder Races
Start: 2026-03-07
End: 2026-03-07
Location: Bedford

Bedford, United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026

Event details

Thunder Races is a trail-running series held in Bedfordshire, centred at Harrold Odell Country Park. The event date listed is 7 March 2026 and the location is Harrold, Bedfordshire, UK. Participants can choose from two distances.

25 km
50 km

Race features

Courses run largely on woodland and countryside trails with minimal road running. Races are listed on the UTMB Index. The events use marked routes and provide course support including aid stations and marshals. Finishers receive a medal and finisher items, and there is a finish arch at the event. Volunteer roles are available; volunteers receive free entry to any Thunder Races event the following year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East of England Bedford

Race information

Website Registration

UTMB 50K

50 km

25 km

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

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