PHOENIX BEDFORDSHIRE Freaky Phoenix Friday

Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the PHOENIX BEDFORDSHIRE Freaky Phoenix Friday, hosted by Phoenix Running Bedfordshire on Friday, October 16th, 2026, in the picturesque town of Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. This unique event invites runners of all abilities to tackle a stunning 5.3km (3.28 miles) lapped course through the beautiful Trails of Old Warden. Participants can choose their challenge, ranging from 5km to 10k, half marathon, marathon, or even ultra distances, and complete as many laps as they desire within a generous 7-hour time limit. What makes this event truly special is the flexibility offered with 'rock up and run' start times within a one-hour window, ensuring no long waits or added pressure. Plus, every runner will receive a fabulous bespoke finisher's medal, celebrating their achievement, whether they complete one lap or push their limits further. For those looking for a budget-friendly option, there's a 'no medal' entry for just £22, allowing you to enjoy the full experience without the extra cost. With only 75 places available, don't miss your chance to be part of this fantastic event! Mark your calendars

Phoenix Running Bedfordshire is inviting you to join us for our Freaky Phoenix Friday!! This is one of our timed events where you choose - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many or as few laps as you like of a 5.3km, 3.28 mile, lapped course around the beautiful Trails of Old Warden. We welcome all abilities of runner - complete one lap and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes, or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 7 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal. We also operate our uniquely flexible 'rock up and run' start times within a 1 hour start window, so no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late. If you have any special start time requirements then just get in touch because depending on the distance you are planning to run we can pretty much accommodate all start time requests. Whilst Phoenix Running Bedfordshire is very much about the bling and our medals are second to none, we're also acutely conscious that events can be expensive to enter and times are tough right now. So to try and do our bit we're trailing a 'no medal' entry option at a flat £22. We cover our base costs, you get a run with all the usual Phoenix support, epic aid station, same day results published, athletes profiles, Phoenix World, digital BIBs, digital finishers certificates, etc, etc but without a medal we can keep the price low for this entry option. Not sure? Well the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide in advance - simply come and run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right. Places are strictly limited to 75 so don't leave it too late to enter. Start : 8:00am (registration open from 7.30am). Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Terrain is Off Road Trail.