IN PICTURES: 45 incredible photos from an action-packed day at The Great Knaresborough Bed Race 2026

The much-loved Great Knaresborough Bed Race returned at the weekend and we take a look at some of the best photos from the day.

The historic event saw 90 teams push, pull, and swim their decorated beds through a gruelling 2.4 mile course.

The theme for this years event was ‘Swinging Sixties’.

Organised by volunteers from the Knaresborough Lions, the event helps to raise much-needed funds for local charities and community causes.

Knaresborough Striders Men won the race in a time of 12 minutes and 33 seconds.

Squashed Hearts were the fastest female team, who finished in 7th position, in a time of 15 minutes and 33 seconds.

The Rocket Men were awarded the Best Dressed Bed award.

For a full list of results and award winners, visit https://www.bedrace.co.uk/results

29. THE GREAT KNARESBOROUGH BED RACE 2026

Thousands of people lined the High Street in Knaresborough to watch the parade before the race got underway Photo: Gerard Binks

Thousands of people lined the High Street in Knaresborough to watch the parade before the race got underway Photo: Gerard Binks

Thousands of people lined the High Street in Knaresborough to watch the parade before the race got underway Photo: Gerard Binks

Thousands of people lined the High Street in Knaresborough to watch the parade before the race got underway Photo: Gerard Binks