At a glance:  Start time - 10:00am Entry limit - 1500 Entry fees - £23:00 affiliated £25:00 unaffiliated Race memento to all finishers Incorporating Bedfordshire AAA County Championship Cash prizes, age group and team awards Course records: Male - Paul Martelletti 1:07:53 2009 Female - Tracey Morris 1:16:36 2005 Chip timing start to finish Secure baggage Course measurement certificate no. 15/449 Showers and changing facilities Hot & cold refreshments Sports Hall Race HQ that can accommodate all runners Medical provision New for 2019 - Free Race Photographs: Professional photographer Luckman Photography will be capturing your

The course: A measured, undulating, rural country road race around the villages to the west of the county town of Bedford. Unsuitable for wheelchair athletes. Course map click here Course marshals: The course will be marshalled by Bedford Harriers volunteers vociferously supporting the runners. Marshals move around the course based on runners pace at no slower than 13.5mins per mile. The sweep vehicle also travels at a pace of 13.5 minutes per mile and any runners travelling at a pace slower than 13.5mins will be politely requested to withdraw and transport back to the Race HQ will be provided. Water stations: Located at 2.5, 5.5, 8.25 and 11miles Facilities: Course maps, toilets, changing, hot showers, hot & cold drinks and snacks, secure baggage storage, and pre & post race massage will all be available at the race HQ. Baggage storage is at owner's risk. Toilets: Ample flushing portable cabins will be situated adjacent to the race HQ. There are also a small number of toilet cubicles in the changing rooms and in a block on your right as you approach the race HQ. There are no toilet facilities at the car park or on the course itself.   Race Memento: This year's race memento is a 100% cotton towel available to all finishers. This race memento will be available for collection from the Race HQ after the race, not before. You will need your race number to collect your memento. If you would like an etched wooden medal from a sustainable source as a race memento please order at the time of your race registration.

Abandon hope all ye who enter here - Dante

2018 Facebook Reviews Great organisation and superb marshals. Thank you everyone X Sadie G Very well organised, great marshalling and a beautiful course! Donato R FAB run very well organised very friendly, really enjoyed it Leah U Great race today! Brilliantly organised and so many friendly marshals. See you next year, all being well. Sarah S

magic race moments at points around the course.

Photos will be available for FREE download after the event.

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