The First Step 5K
About this race
Start the new year by taking the first step with a purpose! Join us in Bedford, Indiana, for the 2027 First Step 5K Run & Walk, a New Year’s tradition that brings our community together for a great cause.
Proceeds from the event support Bertha’s Mission, a local organization dedicated to feeding those in need and helping fight hunger in our community. Whether you’re an experienced runner, a casual walker, or simply looking for a meaningful way to start the year, everyone is welcome to participate.
Every registration, step, and mile helps Bertha’s Mission continue serving our neighbors throughout Bedford and Lawrence County.
Take the first step. Make it count.
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Running
The First Step 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Bedford, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 8:04 AM and sets at 5:35 PM local time (EST) in Bedford on January 2, 2027 — 9h 31m of daylight.
Course
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Results — The First Step 5K
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Bedford
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Bedford 5K Races 5 races
- Bedford Running Calendar 2026 6 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 6 Bedford events
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