Ware Festival of Running
Ware, United Kingdom • 5 Jul 2026
Ware Festival of Running
The Ware Festival of Running is a road and riverside event taking place on Sunday 5 July 2026. The programme includes multiple distances and children’s races that use routes along the River Lee Navigation between Hertford and Ware, permitted by the Canal & River Trust.
Race options include:
- 10 mile race
- 10k race
- Children's races
Entry fees and finishers' items are stated as £25 affiliated and £27 unaffiliated, with a T-shirt and a medal provided to all adult finishers. Entries are open. The event holds a UKA Race Licence for 2026, number 30307.
One hundred percent of money raised is donated to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance. That charity provides a free Helicopter Emergency Medical Service for critically ill and injured people in Essex, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas and reports operating costs of more than £500,000 each month.
The event acknowledges permission and support from the Canal & River Trust and lists local sponsors and partners, including Ware Town Council and several local businesses. Results and route information are published by the organisers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.