Aged 16 and over
£14.99
Children
£10.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 27 Jul 2025
Time
10:30
Venue
Priory Park
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
At just over 2 miles, 3k is ideal for families or groups having a go at their first Race for Life. It's a fun, achievable event for everyone – and an unforgettable day out. There's no pressure to finish in a certain time. Walk, jog or run or make your way around the course however suits you and help fund life-saving cancer research.
The start and finish are on grass. The course is on a mixture of grass and tarmac paths within Priory Country Park.
Our courses are accurately measured with a measuring wheel, which may differ from GPS devices. Please follow the designated route closely to maintain the intended distance; cutting corners will affect your distance covered.
You can take part in any Race for Life event as an individual or a group to raise money for life-saving research. Walk, jog or run together in a group or go solo at your own pace, or lead the way as a Group Leader and get family, friends and colleagues involved! However you choose to take part, you’re helping to beat cancer.
Shake off any pre-Race nerves and get moving with our fun warm-up session just before your event.
Bring along as many supporters as you like to cheer you on! We’ve got things for everyone to do, check out the Location section above to see what’s happening on the day.
After you've completed the course, stay on and celebrate with other participants, friends and family with a picnic in the park.
10m
More than 10 million of you have taken part in Race for Life events since 1994, fundraising for Cancer Research UK.
£970m
Race for Life has raised over £970 million towards life-saving cancer research since it began 30 years ago.
130,000+
With your money, we've helped develop radiotherapy, which helps 130,000+ people with cancer in the UK every year.
Once you sign up for your Race for Life event, you'll receive an email with all the need-to-know details to help you feel fully prepared for the day.
The start and finish is in between the hedges by the Cloverdale Café, on the field directly next to the lake, near the outdoor gym equipment and play area.
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By car:
General Event Parking: Dedicated parking is in the Bedford Athletics Stadium parking field and is approximately 1km from the start line. Please follow Event Day Parking signs and steward directions on the day. This is a free car park. Signage will direct you from the car park to the event site.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue Badge parking can be found in the main Priory Country Park Car Park using the main entrance off Barker's Lane. Follow Blue Badge signage and steward directions on the day. Parking is free of charge.
Volunteer Parking: Volunteer parking can be found in the main Priory Country Park Car Park using the main entrance off Barker's Lane. Follow Volunteer signage and steward directions on the day. Parking is free of charge.
Drop Offs: Drop off area is located in the main Priory Country Park Car Park using the main entrance off Barker's Lane. Follow Blue Badge signage and steward directions on the day.
Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: There are various access points to Priory Country Park from external roads. The main entrance is off Barkers Lane.
Bus: The closest bus stop is on Malmsbury Way and the No. 10 bus route runs from here.
Train: Bedford Railway Station is approximately 3 miles away and Thameslink provide services on this line.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There is a cycle rack outside Cloverdale Cafe. There are several routes into the park for cyclists.
Refreshments
Toilets
Parking
Dogs not allowed
Bag drop
Showers
Not suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
We aim to provide our supporters with as much information as possible so that they can make an informed choice based on their own specific needs.
Event Site: The start and finish areas are both on the same grass field with tarmac paths surrounding it.
Course: Unfortunately this event is not deemed suitable for wheelchair users due to the cross-country terrain of Priory Country Park. The course is mostly on grass and this can become boggy when there is poor weather.
We aim for maximum accessibility at our events. Our contact centre and on-site team are ready to assist with any needs or questions you may have.
Additional Support request badges are available, and our Event Managers are trained Dementia Friends.
Your entry fee covers the cost of your event, but your fundraising helps us save and improve lives. Join the celebration, join the family, and join the thousands helping to raise the money we need to power Cancer Research UK’s biggest discoveries.
When you sign up to an event, you'll get fundraising support every step of the way. Get top tips, ideas and resources to help you hit your target and raise as much money as possible for life-saving cancer research.
Choose a training plan to help you get Race for Life ready. You could even use Strava or Fitbit to track your walk, jog or run.
Once you've signed up, join the Race for Life Super Supporters Facebook group to help you get motivated!
