Race HQ: Bedford Park, Park Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2JZ
(Incorporating the Bedfordshire AAA County Championships)

Bedford Harriers AC is delighted to accept entries for our popular Doug Anderson 5k race.

Taking place in the beautiful grounds of Bedford Park on Wednesday, 22^nd July 2026, this is a measured two and a half lap course on wide asphalt paths, with redwoods, a lake, bandstand and vintage cafe.

Starting at 7:30pm, the race is limited to 450 entrants and the minimum age of competitors is 13 years on the day of the race. All finishers receive a Doug Anderson 5K medal as a race memento. The race incorporates the Bedfordshire AAA 5K County Championship.

Toilets * medical provision * water station *  AG & Team Awards * Chip start to chip finish.

On the course, runners can expect enthusiastic support and encouragement from the Bedford Harriers marshals.

Bedford Harriers AC operates a strict NO head/earphones/open ear/bone conducting head/earphones or similar equipment policy at all our races. Any runner found to be wearing anything other than a medical or prescription device to aid hearing will be disqualified.

A £3 surcharge will be incurred for any on-the-day entries.

Refunds and Deferment Policy - In the eventuality this event is cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, safety reasons or circumstances beyond our control, there will be no entry deferment or refund. Organising an event requires a considerable amount of forward planning, risk and expense and as soon as we begin to organise this event, we start to incur costs. Your entry fee is invested into the cost of staging the event - everything from safety pins to printing, hiring of toilets to ordering iconic hoodies and applying for race permits and marketing costs. Bedford Harriers AC does not, therefore offer a refund facility.

We do offer a generous transfer facility - you can update your entry or transfer to another person using the link in your registration email.  This must be completed at least 30 minutes before the race starts.

2026 Competitor Information