Catherine Wheel Canter (part of the Fireworks Festival of Running)

Zig Zag Running

From Zig Zag Running

Saturday 2nd November 2024 Past event
09:00
Ware
£25.00–£37.50 · 12 races
5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Catherine Wheel Canter, a highlight of the Fireworks Festival of Running! Organized by Zig Zag Running, this exciting event will take place on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024, at the picturesque Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Participants can challenge themselves with a variety of race distances, including a half marathon, full marathon, 50k Ultra, or even take on the thrilling 6-hour challenge with unlimited laps on a smooth 400-meter athletics track.

This is the third year of the Catherine Wheel Canter, and it's set to be better than ever! With 5k, 10k, and ultra-distance options, runners of all levels can enjoy a traffic-free environment, complete with chip timing and supportive aid stations. Plus, there’s free parking, complimentary tea, coffee, and cake for all participants, and the chance to capture memorable race moments with professional photos. Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking to push your limits, join us for a day filled with energy, camaraderie, and fun. Don't miss out on this unique running experience!

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Races

  • Bespoke Event Medal - 10k

    09:00

    £27.00

    Entries closed
  • Bespoke Event Medal - 5k

    09:00

    £25.00

    Entries closed
  • 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 - 10k

    09:00

    £27.00

    Entries closed
  • Lucky Dip Medal - 6 hours

    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 - Ultra Marathon

    09:00

    £37.50

    Entries closed
  • Lucky Dip Medal - 5k

    09:00

    £25.00

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

BACK FOR ITS THIRD 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

RXF8+9W Ware, UK

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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