The Baby Races: Marston Forest Park, Bedford

Information about the event

Download a route map of the event.

• Sunday 8 July 2012
• The event starts at 10am with an aerobic warm up next to the car park and Forset Centre marked S on the route map above.  Car parking is free of charge. 
• Here are directions for the Forest Centre.  If you are using sat nav the best postcode is MK43 0PS
• The 8K route will wind its way around the park's lakes.  There will be one water station at the start area.  We expect it to take one hour to run or up to two hours to power walk the distance.
• There are no toilets on the route itself but there are at the start.
• There will be no covered area at either the start or finish so please make sure you come with raincoats and buggy covers in case of rain!

Race day entertainment

Entertainment on stage from Brandon Bear at 1000 plus arty crafty bits from Creation Station.

Buggyfit trainer profile

Buggyfit trainer Paula Jennings is organising the Bedford Baby Race. Find Paula's nearest class to you.

'I am so pleased to be bringing The Baby Race to Bedford. Marston Forest Park is just the most beautiful venue. All my mums are really excited about it - our classes are all about getting fit and out in the fresh air with your little one, plus having a gossip or two! Come and join us!'

Paula is incorporating a special training programme in her classes to help get you fit enough to run (or walk) The Baby Race. 

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Jump

Jump is a long-term supporter of Tommy's and has raised an amazing £245,000 for us over the past 13 years, so we’re pleased to have it on board as sponsors for the 2012 Baby Races. Jump shares our vision of giving babies the best start in life, which is why it has savings schemes specifically designed so that adults can save on behalf of a child. For more information on how Jump can help you provide for your child in the future, or to set up a savings account today, visit www.jumpsavings.com.