Ware Festival of Running

Ware, United Kingdom • 5 Jul 2026

Ware Festival of Running

The Ware Festival of Running is a road and riverside running event taking place on Sunday 5th July 2026. The event includes adult races and children's races. Entry fees for adult runners are shown as £25 affiliated and £27 unaffiliated; adult finishers receive a T-shirt and a medal.

Distances included:

  • 10 mile
  • 10k
  • Children's races

The course runs along the River Lee Navigation between Hertford and Ware with permission from the Canal & River Trust. The event holds a UKA Race Licence for 2026 (30307) and publishes results from previous years.

All money raised from the event is donated to the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance. The charity provides a free Helicopter Emergency Medical Service for Essex, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas and its operations cost more than £500,000 each month, which equates to just over £6 million per year.

The event lists a workplace challenge and names a range of local sponsors and partners, including Ware Town Council, local businesses and community organisations. A variety of sponsor acknowledgements and past results are provided as part of the event information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 mi
10 Mile
10 km
Children's Races
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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