Open
Date
2 Aug 2026
Distance
20 Mile
Surface
Road
Clean race details, entry status and key information on the race page.
Beginner-friendly
Race detail
Bedford 20 2026Entry, Date & Race Info
Bedford, East of England, UK
Entry statusOpen
Last checked: 13 April 2026
Current entry status
Entries for the 2026 Bedford 20 are currently open.
Quick summary
Bedford 20 is a well-established 20-mile road race and a strong option for runners preparing for a spring marathon.
Date
Sunday, 6 September 2026
Location
Bedford, East of England
Distance
20 Mile
Surface
Road
PB-friendlyBeginner-friendly
How to enter
General entry
Race timing and entry details
Race date status: Confirmed
Bedford 20 takes place on Sunday, 6 September 2026.
Event overview
Bedford 20 is a well-established 20-mile road race and a strong option for runners preparing for a spring marathon. It provides an ideal opportunity to practise pacing discipline, fuelling and sustained effort over a near-marathon distance in race conditions. As one of the more reliable and recognised 20-mile events, it is often used as a key checkpoint in marathon training plans. RaceScan tracks entry status, key race details and updates for Bedford 20 in one place.
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Race facts
Race
Bedford 20
Date
Sunday, 6 September 2026
Location
Bedford, East of England, UK
Distance
20 Mile
Surface
Road
Date status
Confirmed
Last checked
13 April 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is Bedford 20 2026 entry open?
Entries for the 2026 Bedford 20 are currently open.
When is Bedford 20?
Bedford 20 takes place on Sunday, 6 September 2026.
How can you enter Bedford 20?
Entry is currently available through general entry.
What is the Bedford 20 course like?
Bedford 20 is a well-established 20-mile road race and a strong option for runners preparing for a spring marathon. It provides an ideal opportunity to practise pacing discipline, fuelling and sustained effort over a near-marathon distance in race conditions.
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