Circuit du Sore Legs

Ware, United Kingdom • 31 May 2026

Event

Circuit du Sore Legs is a track running event held on 31 May 2026 at Wodson Park Sports Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. The event is a timed athletics meeting that includes a six-hour challenge and fixed-distance races on a 400 metre athletics track. The organiser uses chip timing and the event holds an ARC licence. Entry fees vary by distance and affiliation, roughly between £27 and £38. Some distance categories carry minimum age limits.

Distances

  • 5k - 12.5 laps (based on lane 1)
  • 10k - 25 laps (based on lane 1)
  • Half marathon - 52.75 laps (based on lane 1)
  • Marathon - 105.5 laps (based on lane 1)
  • 50k Ultra - 125 laps (based on lane 1)
  • 6 hour challenge - timed event, laps unlimited

Venue and logistics

The event takes place on a traffic-free 400 metre athletics track at Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre, Wadesmill Road, Ware, SG12 0UQ. Facilities listed include free parking, toilets and changing rooms close to the track, aid stations around the course, race photos, and post-race tea, coffee and cake for runners. The organiser describes the event as cupless, so runners should provide their own cups or bottles for refilling. Laps are counted to determine official distance, so personal GPS distance may vary. Race etiquette requires overtaking on the right and requests slower runners or walkers to use outer lanes. Limited entry places are stated. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 hr
6 Hour Challenge
50 km
50k Ultra
Marathon
Full Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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