Information
Start Time
11:00am
How To Get There
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Sat Nav Directions
Please note that it is not possible to navigate directly to Bedford Autodrome with your Sat Nav system. We recommend you input the following information in your Sat Nav system rather than our postcode:
1. Postcode: MK44 1NP
2. Town: Sharnbrook
3. Street: Mill Road
From M1 J14
1. Leave M1 J14, exit roundabout, follow signs A509 Wellingborough
2. Turn right at roundabout, follow signs A509 Wellingborough
3. End of dual carriageway, turn right at roundabout follow signs A422 Bedford
4. Turn right at roundabout outside Bromham, follow signs A428 Bedford
5. Double mini roundabout just as you enter Bedford, turn left, follow signs Kettering A6
6. End of Shakespeare Road turn left at roundabout, follow signs Kettering A6
7. Stay on A6 through Milton Ernest, follow signs for Bedford Technology Park
8. Roundabout on the A6 at Sharnbrook, turn right signposted Bedford Technology Park
9. Turn left into Thurleigh Airfield Business Park
10. Follow red signs to Bedford Autodrome
11. Arrive Bedford Autodrome
From A1 Northbound
1. Leave A1, follow signs A603 to Bedford
2. Follow signs to Town Centre
3. Follow signs Kettering A6 through and out of the town
4. Stay on A6 through Milton Ernest, follow signs for Bedford Technology Park
5. Roundabout on the A6 at Sharnbrook, turn right to Bedford Technology Park
6. Turn left into Thurleigh Airfield Business Park
7. Follow red signs to Bedford Autodrome
8. Arrive Bedford Autodrome
From M1 J13
1. Leave M1 J13, exit roundabout signposted A421 to Bedford
2. Take slip road on left, signposted Luton, Bedford, Elstow, A6
3. Follow signs Bedford A6 into the town
4. Follow signs Town Centre, Kettering A6 through the town
5. Follow signs All Other Routes, Kettering A6 out of the town
6. Stay on A6 through Milton Ernest, follow signs for Bedford Technology Park
7. Roundabout on the A6 at Sharnbrook, turn right signposted Bedford Technology Park
8. Turn left into Thurleigh Airfield Business Park
9. Follow red signs to Bedford Autodrome
From A1 Southbound
1. Leave A1, signposted A421 to Milton Keynes
2. Take exit signposted A428 to Bedford
3. Follow signs to Bedford, A428 Town Centre
4. Follow signs across and out of Bedford for Kettering A6
5. Stay on A6 through Milton Ernest, follow signs for Bedford Technology Park
6. Roundabout on the A6 at Sharnbrook, turn right to Bedford Technology Park
7. Turn left into Thurleigh Airfield Business Park
8. Follow red signs to Bedford Autodrome
9. Arrive Bedford Autodrome
From A14 J10
Green route
1. Leave A14 J10, take A6 to Bedford
2. Roundabout on the A6 at Sharnbrook, turn left to Bedford Technology Park
3. Turn left into Thurleigh Airfield Business Park
4. Follow red signs to Bedford Autodrome
5. Arrive Bedford Autodrome
By Train
The nearest station to Bedford Autodrome is Bedford (20 minutes). Trains from London leave from either St Pancras or any Thameslink station approximately every 20 minutes. There is a taxi rank immediately outside Bedford Station.
Taxi services
| A1 Stretch Limos | 08001 832525 |
| AtoB | 01234 211111 |
| AGS Cars | 01234 340900 |
| GK Executive Cars | 01933 395079 |
| Town and Country Cars | 01234 213030 |
Parking
There are plenty of parking spaces available at the site and there will be signs directing you. Please note that there is only one entrance and exit to the venue, so there might be a short queue while you exit the site.
Information
There will be an information point located in the Start / Finish area.
Baggage
Although we cannot guarantee the security of your bags, there will be a manned baggage area for you to leave your bags in. If you have travelled by car, it will be safer to leave your bags and valuables in your car boot.
Changing
There will be limited change facilities in marquees at this event. We suggest that you arrive at the venue in kit and ready to run.
Course
The course is flat and is run on the roads (all tar macadam). The course is a one-lap course and there will be mile markers at each mile point.
Timing & Results
The event will be chip timed to ensure an accurate result. We will endeavour to get the results up on the website as soon as soon as possible after the race.
First Aid
Medical support will be present on the course and at the finish. You should be relatively fit and have no known medical conditions.
Very Important - do not run with a cold or flu symptoms as this can be extremely dangerous.
Toilets
Located at the Start and Finish area.
Water
Water will be available once on the course and at the finish.
Please bring your own water to drink prior to the start.
Prizes
The first three men and first three women across the line will be awarded prizes on the day.
Hot Food & Drink
Will be available for purchase at the Start / Finish area.
DON'T FORGET
- Your Number & Helmet
- A change of clothing for after the run
- Money for tea / coffee / food
- To eat a healthy meal and to avoid alcohol the night before the event
- To eat something light and drink plenty of water prior to the event
Cancellations
We regret that once entry applications have been processed we cannot refund any entry fees to runners who do not eventually take part. In the event of the race being cancelled owing to forces outside the organisers' control, we also regret that no entry fees can be refunded after entries have been processed.
Information
For more information, please contact info@autodromerace.co.uk
