Edit Details & Transfer Entry
The event organiser has given you the ability to edit your details and transfer your entry should you no longer be able to take part. Please ensure that you do this before the closing date as you will no longer be able to use this facility after this date.
Editing Details & Transferring Entries Close: 20th July 2026 06:00:00
Information
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, 22nd 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.
Entry Options
| Unaffiliated Entry | 13+ years | £18.00 |
| Affiliated Entry | 13+ years | MUST be a member of a club affiliated to ARC or UKA | £16.00 |
Participants
| Peter Waller | N/A |
| Darren Janssen | Biggleswade AC |
| Ian Forsdike | N/A |
| Claire Bracey | Stopsley Striders |
| Tony Welsh | Redway Runners |
| Dorothy Hines | Leighton Fun Runners |
| Alan Hines | Leighton Fun Runners |
| Daniel Turiccki | Team Balancise |
| Tracey Palmer | North Herts RRC |
| Laura Marsh | Higham Harriers |
| Elaine smith | Team balancise |
| Sue Cross | Bedford Harriers AC |
| Andrew Waller | N/A |
| Nick Cross | Bedford Harriers AC |
| Alan Mutch | Desborough & Rothwell Running Club |
| Phil Rowlett | Biggleswade AC |
Terms & Conditions
Please accept my entry for the Bedford Harriers Doug Anderson 5k. I accept and acknowledge that my race number and timing chip will be available for collection on race day only and I do not expect to receive any information by post. I will be 13 years or older on race day and medically fit to compete. I accept that I enter at my own risk and that the organisers will in no way be held responsible for any injury, accident, loss or damage that may arise before, during or after the event as a consequence of my participation in this race. I consent that my details will be used for the purposes described in the Bedford Harriers entry on the Data Protection Register. I will abide by the ARC Rules of Competition and the UKA Anti-Doping Rules which apply to entrants participating in the sport of athletics, for 12 months from the date of commencement of membership, whether or not the member is a citizen of, or resident in, the UK. I accept that if my gender is different from the sex I was observed as birth, I will not compete in the female category unless I am approved by UK Athletics as complying with the World Athletics Regulations to be able to compete in the female category. I accept that there will be no refunds under any circumstances, and I will not allow anyone else to use my entry without completing the entry transfer procedure. I further agree that, in accordance with the organisers' instructions, I will not wear ear/head phones/open-ear/bone conducting head/ear phones* during the event and furthermore will park only in the designated race car park/s and or parking areas as detailed on the race entry system.*Medical or prescription device to aid hearing excepted.
Data Protection and Privacy Policy:
Data collected:
First name * Last name * Gender * Date of Birth * Email address * Mobile phone number * Landline number * Postal address * Club name * Emergency contact data * Medical or allergy data.
Purposes for which the data is used:
The data collected by Bedford Harriers AC as you register and pay for this event will be used for the purposes of administering this event only. The collection of personal data is considered legitimate for us to be able to:
1. Produce and publish an entry list.
2. Provide you with a race number and timing chip.
3. Email you with race data.
4. Text and/or email you with race result.
5. Produce and publish a race results list that will contain only such personal data as is necessary to provide meaningful results. The result list will include an individual’s first and last name, gender, age group, race time, race position, gender position, age category position, club, and the calculation of team awards.
6. Mail awards and other prizes.
7. Any medical information volunteered by entrants may be provided to 3rd party medical services in attendance at the event with the express condition that any information so provided will be immediately destroyed after the event.