The 2026 edition of the Summer Series kicked off with the Beaconsfield 5, held around the picturesque Hall Barn Estate on Easter Monday, 6th April 2026.
As always, this is a firm favourite on the calendar, and HAC turned out in force with 32 members out competing over the 5 mile course! Shaun Burns was the first HAC athlete home in 9th place (30:56), followed by Charlie Edwards in 14th (32:26) and Alex Giffin 39th (35:28). For the women, Charlotte Gaffney was the first HAC athlete home in 57th (36:42), followed by Zoe Dobbs in 150th (41:14) and Jodie Thompson in 164th (41:50).
There were some fantastic category positions achieved on the day. Lydia perks finishing in 2nd place in the U20 category. Steve Wells achieved 3rd place in the V70+ category. Not to be outdone, Shaun Burns and Charlotte Gaffney both secured 5th place in the senior categories.
All in all, a fantastic start to the series. If this race is anything to go by, it’s going to be an exciting few months ahead!
Shaun BURNS 30:56
Charlie EDWARDS 32:26
Alex GIFFIN 35:28
Andy MURPHY 36:19
Charlotte GAFFNEY 36:45
Steve EDWARDS 37:22
Jeremy COX 37:25
Iain BETSON 37:35
Dan NOLAN 37:31
Deepak PANDIYARAJAN 38:52
Ed HARRISON 39:14
Jason STEEL 40:47
Paul MCCAY 41:14
Zoe DOBBS 41:14
Jodie THOMPSON 41:50
Sam HURLEY 41:25
Simon PERKS 42:07
Graham BRIGHT 42:35
Steve WELLS 43:36
Caron MARSH 45:42
Sian MCCAY 45:32
John DOYLE 44:48
Ruth COSTELLO 46:40
Lydia PERKS 49:42
Andy TORRANCE 50:15
Alice COBURN-SMITH 51:01
Deborah BACON 52:21
Nina D’CRUZ 51:42
Jenny LAING 52:42
Tony DOBSON 56:55
Carole MCCARTHY 57:30
Jackie O’DOWD 01:00:11
The Beaconsfield 5 contributes to 1/3 of the fantastic medal collection offered by Burnham Joggers. To earn the complete 3-part medal, members can enter the Cliveden Classic (20th June) and Burnham Beeches 10km/ Half Marathon (9th August). Following the race, the clubhouse was open for post-race refreshments and cakes, a well deserved reward!
Next up, Pednor 5!
The Summer Series table and event results can be found below.
Summer Series Standings
Photos credit to Burnham Joggers
