Bedford Running Festival 2025

Join us in Russel Park for Bedford’s Biggest Weekend of running & festival fun!

Runners will be welcomed across the finish line in the beautiful Russell Park on the Embankment before celebrating in style with live music, yoga, street food, entertainment, a premium mobile bar and more at the unforgettable post-race party.

The entry to the festival village is free and you don’t have to run to get involved. Come and cheer on the runners! There will be plenty of activities for all the family.

So challenge yourself, family and friends this September, and take on a mile, 5k, 10k, half marathon or 20 miles for team Mind BLMK.

With your support, we can continue to provide our key services across our local communities, promoting positive mental health and wellbeing to those who need us most.

What are the minimum fundraising targets?

Each Mind BLMK space at the Bedford Running Festival is free for the participant, each place comes with a minimum fundraising target which varies per race.

Mini Miles and 5K: £100 Minimum
10K: £150 Minimum
Half Marathon: £200 Minimum
20 Miles: £250 Minimum

How we’ll support you:

Fundraising support and ideas
Mind BLMK branded t-shirt (for participants that raise £75 and over)
Private Strava group just for our runners

To find out more about the Bedford Running Festival, please visit their website here.

Register your interest in running on behalf of Mind BLMK

You can apply online by filling out the form below. Please note that this form is an expression of interest, this does not confirm your place at the Bedford running festival. If your application is successful, you will receive an email with an exclusive code to sign up on the Bedford running festival website for free.

For more information

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact fundraising@mind-blmk.org.uk or phone us on 0300 330 0648

Once you have been accepted for your charity place, or if you would like to support us through your own space, you can set up your Just Giving page.

Terms and Conditions

Please read the terms and conditions thoroughly before filling out the form below.

Bedford Running Festival 2025

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Full Name

Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)

Address

Postcode

Phone

Have you ever done any fundraising for Mind BLMK before?

If so please give more details:

Have you ever run the distance you are planning on running before?

Please tell us 3 ways that you plan to fundraise for the event:

Are you part of an organisation who supports Mind BLMK? If so please name the organisation:

Which is your preferred t-shirt size for the event?

A T-shirt will be sent once £75 has been raised

Fundraising Pledge

I pledge to raise a minimum amount outlined within the terms and conditions towards my chosen charity of Mind BLMK.
I acknowledge the importance of fundraising as part of my charity ballot place. I understand that if I do not meet the agreed fundraising targets by the specified deadlines outlined in the terms and conditions, my place may be reallocated, or I may incur a £50 fee if these deadlines are missed.
I have read and understand the terms and conditions below, and wish to submit my application

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