Catherine Wheel Canter - 5k, 10k, Half, Full & Ultra Marathon

Zig Zag Running

From Zig Zag Running

Saturday 1st November 2025 Past event
09:00
Ware
£25.00–£37.50 · 12 races
5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Catherine Wheel Canter on Saturday, November 1, 2025, hosted by Zig Zag Running in the vibrant town of Ware, Hertfordshire! This exciting event celebrates its fourth year as part of the Fireworks Festival of Running, offering an incredible range of race distances including a 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and a thrilling 50k Ultra Marathon. Runners will take on the challenge of completing their chosen distance on a 400-meter traffic-free athletics track, making it a perfect opportunity for competitors of all levels to enjoy a well-organized and fun-filled atmosphere.

With a capacity limited to just 50 runners, participants can expect a personalized experience complete with chip timing, race photos, and the chance to enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, and cake. The event ensures a supportive environment with music playing throughout the day and aid stations positioned conveniently around the track. So whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply looking to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners, the Catherine Wheel Canter is the perfect way to celebrate your passion for running. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and make lasting memories!

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Races

  • Bespoke Event Medal - 10k

    09:00

    £27.00

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  • Bespoke Event Medal - 5k

    09:00

    £25.00

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  • Bespoke Event Medal - 6 hours

    09:00

    £37.50

    Entries closed

  • Bespoke Event Medal - Full Marathon

    09:00

    £37.50

    Entries closed

  • Bespoke Event Medal - Half Marathon

    09:00

    £35.00

    Entries closed

  • Bespoke Event Medal - Ultra Marathon

    09:00

    £37.50

    Entries closed

  • Lucky Dip Medal - Full Marathon

    09:00

    £37.50

    Entries closed

  • Lucky Dip Medal - Half Marathon

    09:00

    £35.00

    Entries closed

  • Lucky Dip Medal - 10k

    09:00

    £27.00

    Entries closed

  • Lucky Dip Medal - 5k

    09:00

    £25.00

    Entries closed

  • Lucky Dip Medal - 6 hours

    09:00

    £37.50

    Entries closed

  • Lucky Dip Medal - Ultra Marathon

    09:00

    £37.50

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

BACK FOR ITS FOURTH YEAR!

Catherine Wheel Canter 
As part of the Fireworks Festival of Running, why not come a tackle the track and cover half marathon, full marathon, 50k Ultra or simply keep going for 6 hours.

Do you have it in you to complete your distance on a 400 Metre athletics track?

Here are the Numbers (Based on lane 1)

5k - 12.5 Laps
10k - 25 Laps
1/2 Marathon = 52.75 Laps
Full Marathon = 105.5 Laps
50k Ultra = 125 Laps
6 Hour Challenge - unlimited Laps

- Bespoke medal
- Traffic free athletics track made for running
- Free parking
- Race photos
- Tea, Coffee & cake free for runners
- Limited to 50 runners
- ARC Licence
- Chip Timed event
- Music all day
- See your supporters each lap
- 6 hour cut off time
- Toilets & Changing facilities on site close to race track
- No chance of getting lost
- Aid Stations all around the course

Registration: 
You will need to be at the venue around 30 minutes before your start time which will give you enough time to collect your race number, receive the relevant race briefing and get ready to run. Please note the venue does not open until 8am, so do not arrive early.

Race Etiquette
All runners will be running at different speeds so overtaking will be on the right, if you are looking to walk some of the distance, or Jeff for example, we would ask that you take to the outer lanes, it is important that everyone enjoys the event and as we would expect everyone to respect each other accordingly. 

Distance
The distance you run by your watch may vary due to the lap that you run in, we will only be counting the laps and that will dictate the distance covered, therefore if you choose to take the furthest lane out, the distance counted will still be by laps x 400m.

Venue
Wodson Park Sports and leisure centre, Wadesmill Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0UQ

Location

Wodson Park Sports Centre, Ware, Herts, SG12 0UQ

Perciato Physiotherapy Clinic, Ware, SG12 0UQ, United Kingdom

Zig Zag Running

Zig Zag Running

We are a running events company organising inclusive running events with every runner in mind, with numerous locations and various routes, we offer distances from 5k to up to Ultra Marathons with great Medals at the finish line and copious amounts of Cake and a hot drink for all runners. The most important factor is that our runners have fun, enjoy the day and come back for more.

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