Club record for Lois
Congratulations to Lois Fordham on setting a new U17W Pole Vault record (both indoors and overall) at the Bedford Invitation Meet on Sunday 21 December, setting a new height of 3.12m.
Christmas Handicap 2025
The 45th edition of the annual Christmas Handicap was staged on Sunday. The “race”, looping the Embankment, raised £675 for Pancreatic Cancer UK in memory of club stalwart Pete Dancer. Isabelle took first place in the handicap with Jack Goodwin fastest man (14:08) with Lucy James and Molly Blizard joint fastest ladies (17:03).
Club record for Sophia
Congratulations to Sophia Wing, who has broken the U15 300m indoor club record at the Lee Valley Open on 7th December, recording a time of 44.05 secs. Sophia hopes to lower her time in the 300m again this winter.
Bedford Borough Sports Awards 2025
Bedford & County enjoyed a successful night at the 2025 Bedford Borough Sports Awards with five of the fifteen nominations receiving recognition.
Sam wins the MK Winter Half
Congratulations to Sam Winters who won the MK Winter Half Marathon at the weekend in a new PB of 68:27, winning by over 2 minutes.
Chiltern League Match 3 - Campbell Park
Campbell Park was the scene for one of the hardest Cross-Country courses in the South of England so far this year, a wet and windy day awaited our athletes with great performances across the age groups. Special mentions to Imogen, Fraser, Oliver and Mackenzie who won their respective races convincingly. A big well done to all the athletes competing in their first race for the club.
Bedford & County AC Awards Evening 2025
Bedford & County Athletics Club celebrated their Annual Awards Evening on 21 November 2025. The celebration honoured retrospective winners from 2019-2023, who missed out on receiving their awards due to Covid, as well as 2025 winners. The event took place at the Bedford International Athletics Stadium with the awards being presented by Ryan Apps Great Britain Rugby 7s Player who was also a Bedford & County member.
Liverpool Cross Challenge
A few of our runners travelled to Sefton Park in Liverpool on Saturday to take part in the Cross Challenge xc race that doubled as the qualifiers for the European Cross Country Championships next month.
Standout performances for Bedford & County include U15 boys Fraser and Oliver who came 8th and 10th respectively in their race.
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