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.

When? 5th and 6th of September

Where? Russel Park, Bedford, MK40 3RH

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 £50 and over

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

Register your interest in running on behalf of Mind BLMK

We have some free places in the 2026 Bedford Festival of Running. If you would like to run for Mind BLMK, please get in touch with us at fundraising@mind-blmk.org.uk. 

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.