09/06/2026
That buzz 10 seconds before the air horn goes ๐๐ค
We hope to see you on the start line for the Doug Anderson 5K. Same great race, same incredible Bedford Harriers community.
Plus one exciting change this year! Weโve hidden a clue in the photos. Any guesses?
๐โโ๏ธ๐ Ready to run? Enter today:
https://bedfordharriersac.wildapricot.org/Doug-Anderson-5K
05/06/2026
*๐โโ๏ธ ๐๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ข๐ฃ๐๐ก: ๐๐ผ๐๐ด ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ป ๐ฑ๐ธ | ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐๐น๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐โโ๏ธ*
As part of ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ฉ๐ผ๐น๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ธ ๐ญ๐๐-๐ณ๐๐ต ๐๐๐ป๐ฒ, weโre celebrating the real heartbeat of our races: ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ ๐ท๐ฐ๐ญ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ต๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ด ๐๐ค
If youโve ever run the Doug Anderson 5k, youโll know itโs famous for more than just PBs. Itโs the marshals cheering you round every corner, the friendly faces at registration, the water station crew, the finish line team calling your name.
These photos are from last yearโs race - just a few of the amazing Harriers who gave up their evening to make it happen.
๐ก๐ผ๐ ๐ถ๐โ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ป ๐๐ผ ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ถ๐ - ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ!
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๐ช๐ต๐ฒ๐ป: Wednesday 22nd July 2026, 7.30pm start
๐ ๐ช๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ: *Bedford Park*
๐๏ธ ๐๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐: Open now - grab your place and run with us
(Please note we have a new entry system, please use the link here, not the previous Entry Point one: https://bedfordharriersac.wildapricot.org/Doug-Anderson-5K)
Whether youโre chasing a new PB, your first 5k, or just a fun mid-week run with the club, weโd love to see you there.
Tag a running buddy who needs to enter ๐ And a huge thank you to all our volunteers - past, present, and future!
25/04/2026
Never run before but fancy taking on the Doug Anderson 5k? Weโve got you! ๐โโ๏ธ๐
The Bedford Harriers Beginners Group is starting next week and itโs perfect if youโre brand new to running.
No experience needed. No judgment. Just friendly support to help you go from zero to 5k at your own pace.
If youโve been thinking _โIโd love to do the Doug Anderson 5k but I canโt run yetโ_ โ this is for you. Our training is aimed to have you ready to complete the event with your fellow beginners.
๐ Starts next week with Bedford Harriers
๐Further information and joining details in the post below
๐ฒ Comment below or message us for more details
You CAN do this. And weโll help you get there ๐๐ค
14/04/2026
Good luck to everyone tackling a marathon this month, and well done to all those who've already completed one! ๐ Whether itโs your first 26.2 or your fiftieth, your dedication inspires us all.
Need a shorter race to keep the momentum without the marathon mileage? The Doug Anderson 5K is the ideal next step, giving you race-day buzz without the long recovery. Perfect for a victory lap, a shake-out run, or chasing a 5K PB while youโre still marathon-fit. Flat, fast, friendly, and a great way to enjoy racing again with fresher legs.
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| ๐ | ๐ https://theentrypoint.co.uk/events/doug-anderson-5k-2026-7M8amOox1aePqx3
All paces welcome โ come run it with us! 22nd July 2026 - Bedford Park
30/03/2026
We had a fantastic time yesterday volunteering at our much-loved Oakley 20 race.
If you took part, we hope you enjoyed it and are recovering well!
If you'd like to enjoy that amazing support again but on a much shorter distance (and hopefully in much warmer weather!) enter the Doug Anderson 5k taking place on 22nd July!
https://theentrypoint.co.uk/events/doug-anderson-5k-2026-7M8amOox1aePqx3
We had an incredible day welcoming 649 runners to the this morning ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ
20 miles of perseverance, tenacity, strength โ and so many personal achievements out on the course today. What a day!
Can you join us in giving a huge thank you to our 140 amazing volunteers ๐๐ค
Quite simply, this event doesnโt happen without them.
From marshals to water stations, HQ to finish funnel โ they were all brilliant.
13/01/2026
๐ Entries are now OPEN for the Doug Anderson 5K! ๐
Whether your New Yearโs resolution is to start running or get back into a routine, this is the perfect goal to work towards ๐ช๐
Join us on Wednesday 22nd July and be part of this much-loved eventโwe canโt wait to see you on the start line! ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ
https://theentrypoint.co.uk/events/doug-anderson-5k-2026-7M8amOox1aePqx3
25/07/2025
The provisional results are live!
https://bedfordharriersac.wildapricot.org/Doug-Anderson-5K
We really hope you enjoyed our event and we'd love to hear your feedback. If you could take a few minutes to leave a review to help us and other runners we'd really appreciate it:
https://racecheck.com/races/doug-anderson-5k/
Bedford Harriers AC - Doug Anderson 5K
Previous years' results:2024,ย 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
23/07/2025
Congratulations to everyone who completed the DA5K this evening. Here are a few shots with our Selfie Medal.
22/07/2025
Not long until race day!
We're looking forward to welcoming Mind BLMK to our event tomorrow. Physical activity and volunteering are such important ways to improve your mental health, so speak to the team about the work they do. Come and find them at their stall at race HQ.
14/07/2025
We're officially *SOLD OUT* !!! ๐ฅณ
Thank you so much to everyone for supporting our event. We're looking forward to seeing you all on race day!