GoThe Distance | Fun 4 Young People

Sunday
17th May

box end park, kempston

Important: We recommend wearing a white T-shirt to enjoy the full colour experience. Eye protection is strongly advised. Please note: this activity is not suitable for anyone with a cornflour allergy.

Colour Run

This vibrant community event welcomes runners of all ages for a day filled with energy, laughter, and colour-splashed excitement.

1K Family Loop – Perfect for families with young children. Walk, jog, or dance your way to the finish!

2K Junior Run (Ages 8–14) – A fun, active challenge just for our young runners. This will be an extension of the family loop.

5K Run (Ages 11+) –Ready to take on a full, colourful course?

10k Run - This will run alongside our 5K at 2:30pm and you can complete your full 10K distance by running the 1K circuit ten times (colour will be spread throughout the course to keep the energy high).

Sponsorships

This event is proudly organised by Fun 4 Young People, and all proceeds — including any individual sponsorship — go directly toward supporting our work. Every penny raised is dedicated exclusively to F4YP. We kindly ask that attendees do not use this event to fundraise for any other cause.

Tickets

1k Family Loop ticket - £20 - Includes 2 adults 4 children.

2k Junior Colour Run ticket - £10 - Entry fee for one junior aged 8-14.

5k Colour run - £20 -Entry fee for one person. (Age 11+)

10k - £20 - Take on the challenge for our colour 10k run - are you ready to go the distance?

Under 16s must be supervised by an adult, onsite, at all times.

Book Here

Event break down

12:00Am - Family Warm Up Hosted by HG FIT

12.30pm - 1k Family and 2k Junior Colour Loop

2:00Pm - Group warm up hosted by HG fit

2:30pm - 5k Colour Run and 10K

Important

All participants, regardless of the event, must complete a Box End Waiver before purchasing a ticket. You will not be able to participate without a completed waiver.

Box End Waiver

T&Cs

Location: Box End Park, Bedford, MK43 8RQ
The nearest train station is Bedford. Bedford Station has direct access to London St Pancras. A taxi rank is located outside the station. 4 miles from Box End Park.

restaurant and cafe on site
changing facilities
lockers available to hire
Free Parking
Tow float available to hire

Camping Available at boxendpark.com

want to volunteer?

Whether assisting at colour stations, tracking swim laps, or helping manage check-in, every role contributes directly to creating a safe, memorable experience that helps raise vital funds. No prior experience is required — just a willingness to help and a positive attitude.

If you would like to support please email info@f4yp.org with the subject 'Go the distance'.

Sunday 17th May

Colour Run

This vibrant community event welcomes runners of all ages for a day filled with energy, laughter, and colour-splashed excitement. ​

1K Family Loop – Perfect for families with young children. Walk, jog, or dance your way to the finish!

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2K Junior Run (Ages 8–14) – A fun, active challenge just for our young runners. This will be an extension of the family loop.

​

5K Run (Ages 11+) –Ready to take on a full, colourful course? ​

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10k Run - This will run alongside our 5K at 2:30pm and you can complete your full 10K distance by running the 1K circuit ten times (colour will be spread throughout the course to keep the energy high).

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