Pilgrims Reckoning by Thunder Races

The full loop.

Pilgrim’s Reckoning follows 81 miles around Bedfordshire on the John Bunyan Trail, taking runners through one continuous journey from Bedford and back again.

Starting in Bedford, the route links 7 aid station locations across the course:

📍 Meppershall

📍 Barton le Clay

📍 Streatley

📍 Harlington

📍 Ampthill

📍 Cranfield

📍 Bromham

Each aid station is there to help runners keep moving through the miles, the night, the low points and the final push back towards Bedford.

81 miles.

24 hours.

1 loop.

1 journey of endurance.

📅 12 to 13 September

🏃 John Bunyan Trail, Bedfordshire

Limited places remaining.

Enter now: https://www.pilgrimsreckoning.co.uk

Important finisher T-shirt deadline.

Every Pilgrim’s Reckoning finisher will receive an official event T-shirt at the finish line, but we need to confirm final T-shirt numbers with our supplier by **10 August**.

That means anyone who enters **after 10 August** will still be able to take part, but they will **not have a finisher T-shirt waiting for them at the finish line**.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us for the first ever Pilgrim’s Reckoning, now is the time to secure your place.

81 miles.

1 loop.

24 hours.

John Bunyan Trail.

📍 Bedfordshire

📅 12 to 13 September

🎟 Enter by 10 August to guarantee your finisher T-shirt

A few things to know before you take on Pilgrim’s Reckoning.
This is an 81-mile challenge on the John Bunyan Trail, but the details around the route matter too.
Across race day, runners will have 7 fully stocked aid stations, including gluten free, coeliac friendly, vegan and vegetarian options. Tea and coffee will be available at 5 of the 7 aid stations, with support in place through the night.
Female hygiene products will also be available at aid stations, and every finisher will receive an official event T-shirt and bespoke medal.
We’ve also kept details like smaller bib numbers and private event parking in mind, helping make the race-day experience smoother from start to finish.
81 miles.
1 loop.
24 hours.
📍 John Bunyan Trail
📅 12 to 13 September
🎟 Under 15 places remaining
Enter now!

Another look at the John Bunyan Trail 👀

This time, we’re following the route from Aid Station 1 through to Aid Station 4, taking in village halls, historic churches, open countryside and some of Bedfordshire’s best trail scenery.

Aid Station 4 marks the halfway point, where hot food and access to your drop bag will be waiting before you head into the second half of the challenge.

Fewer than 20 places now remain.

📍 Bedfordshire

📅 12 to 13 September

🏃 81 miles • 1 loop • 24 hours

Enter now: https://www.pilgrimsreckoning.co.uk

The first ever Pilgrim’s Reckoning is filling up!

On 12 September, runners will take on 81 miles along the John Bunyan Trail, following one full loop through the Bedfordshire countryside.

Lots of runners have already committed to the challenge, and there are now under 20 places remaining.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time to secure your spot.

81 miles.
1 loop.
24 hours.

📍 Bedfordshire
📅 12 to 13 September
🏃 John Bunyan Trail
Enter now: https://www.pilgrimsreckoning.co.uk

Pilgrim’s Reckoning T-shirt Reveal! ⚡

A proper challenge deserves proper finish-line rewards, and alongside the medal, every Pilgrim’s Reckoning finisher will receive the official event T-shirt.

After 81 miles on the John Bunyan Trail, one full loop through the Bedfordshire countryside, and up to 24 hours on the move, this is what you’ll earn at the finish.

📍 Bedfordshire
📅 12 to 13 September
🏃 81 miles • 1 loop • 24 hours
Enter now: https://www.pilgrimsreckoning.co.uk

Medal reveal! ⚡

A proper challenge deserves a proper medal, and this is what you’ll get for taking on Pilgrim’s Reckoning.

After 81 miles on the John Bunyan Trail, one full loop through the Bedfordshire countryside, and up to 24 hours on the move, this will be waiting at the finish.

📍 Bedfordshire
📅 12 to 13 September
🏃 81 miles • 1 loop • 24 hours
Enter now: https://www.pilgrimsreckoning.co.uk