The Zig Zag Fireworks Festival of Running - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Full Marathon & Ultra

Sat 2nd November 2024

A nighttime scene featuring a sports field illuminated by bright stadium lights. Colorful fireworks burst in the sky. In the foreground, a "Zig Zag Running" tent stands with a person beside it and a red running track is visible beneath. Four men jog on a red running track, each wearing different colored athletic clothing and numbered bibs. In the background, there are trees, fences, and a parked car. The sky is overcast, and another runner can be seen in the distance. A person with blonde hair is walking on a sports track at night. There are bright fireworks bursting in the sky in the background, illuminating the scene. The grassy field beside the track has benches or shelters under a floodlight. A group of runners on an outdoor track, wearing race bibs and athletic wear. The runners appear focused, each in mid-stride. The background includes trees, a fence, and a grassy area, indicating a park or sports facility. The sky is clear, suggesting a sunny day. A nighttime scene at a sports field features a small tent with colorful fabric and banners on either side. Fireworks are exploding in the sky above, creating bright, colorful patterns. A few people are visible in the foreground, and the field is dimly lit. A circular medal with fireworks and a blue banner displaying "FIREWORKS FESTIVAL OF RUNNING". The text "Guy Fawkes Gallop" is at the bottom. The medal is attached to a black ribbon with the logo "Zig Running" on top and fireworks illustrations.

The Zig Zag Fireworks Festival of Running - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Full Marathon & Ultra

From Zig Zag Running

  • Date Sat 2nd November 2024
  • Location Ware, Hertfordshire
  • Price £25.00 - £55.00
  • Races 14 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

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The Zig Zag Fireworks Festival of Running - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Full Marathon & Ultra

Sat 2nd November 2024

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Event summary

Get ready for an exciting and unique running experience at The Zig Zag Fireworks Festival of Running organised by Zig Zag Running in Ware, Hertfordshire. Taking place on Saturday 2nd November 2024, this event offers a variety of race distances including a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra. Runners will have the opportunity to challenge themselves on the Athletics Track at Wodson Park Sports Centre, with head torches required as the event ventures into dusk. With music, cake, coffee, glow sticks, and a festive atmosphere with fireworks, this event promises to be a day full of fun and excitement. Don't miss this chance to set a new personal best or cross off a bucket list item by completing your chosen distance on a 400 Metre athletics track.

Organiser's Description

To be run around the Athletics Track at Wodson Park Sports Centre, why not come along on Bonfire Night, and challenge yourself.

As we venture into dusk, head torches will be required but we expect the locals will be putting on Fireworks so potentially a unique experience whilst running the Track.

Expect music, cake, coffee, glow sticks and a day full of fun!

A Track Day Running event.

A chance to get your PB, or even tick this off your bucket list of things that you would like to do.

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

Races

  • Catherine Wheel Canter - 5k

    £25.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Catherine Wheel Canter - 10k

    £25.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Catherine Wheel Canter - Half Marathon

    £35.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Catherine Wheel Canter - Marathon

    £35.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Catherine Wheel Canter - Ultra

    £35.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Catherine Wheel Canter- 6 Hr

    £35.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Guy Fawkes Gallop - 5k

    £25.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Guy Fawkes Gallop - 10k

    £25.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Guy Fawkes Gallop - Half Marathon

    £35.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Guy Fawkes Gallop - Marathon

    £35.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Guy Fawkes Gallop - Ultra

    £35.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Guy Fawkes Gallop 6 Hour Challenge

    £35.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Fireworks Fifty

    £55.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Rocket Around the Running Track – 12hr Challenge

    £55.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

Book

  • Catherine Wheel Canter - 5k

    £25.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Catherine Wheel Canter - 10k

    £25.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Catherine Wheel Canter - Half Marathon

    £35.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Catherine Wheel Canter - Marathon

    £35.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Catherine Wheel Canter - Ultra

    £35.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Catherine Wheel Canter- 6 Hr

    £35.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Guy Fawkes Gallop - 5k

    £25.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Guy Fawkes Gallop - 10k

    £25.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Guy Fawkes Gallop - Half Marathon

    £35.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Guy Fawkes Gallop - Marathon

    £35.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Guy Fawkes Gallop - Ultra

    £35.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Guy Fawkes Gallop 6 Hour Challenge

    £35.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Fireworks Fifty

    £55.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

  • Rocket Around the Running Track – 12hr Challenge

    £55.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

Course Details

Fantastic flat athletics track for you to try for a PB

What's Included

Come along and join like minded runners completing this event

  • Bespoke Medal
  • Free Parking
  • Complimentary coffee/hot chocolate and cake to all finishers
  • Friendly low key event
  • Race Photos
  • Toilets & changing rooms close to track
  • Aid station each lap
  • Traffic free event
  • Chip timing

How to Get There

Just off the A10 at Ware, Hertfordshire

Parking

Free parking

Location

Wodson Park Sports & Leisure Centre, Wadesmill Road, Ware, Hertfordshire. SG12 0UQ

FAQs

  • Is there a bag drop?

    Items can be left around the track edge or in the changing rooms

  • What time does the event start?

    Catherine Wheel Canter 9am Guy Fawkes 3pm

Rocket Around the Running Track

How far can you go in 12 hours?

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.

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)

1/2 Marathon = 52.75 Laps


Full Marathon = 105.5 Laps


50k Ultra = 125 Laps


6 Hour Challenge - unlimited Laps

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

Fireworks 50

As part of the Fireworks Festival of Running, why not come along and be part of Zig Zag Running’s first 50-mile event.



As a first, it gives you the opportunity to get on our Course Records.

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

**STRICT 12 HOUR CUT OFF TIME**

Guy Fawkes Gallop

Starting at 3pm as part of the Fireworks Festival of Running, why not come a tackle the track and see how far you can go.

This could be the second event of the day.

Options include; 5k, 10k, 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

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

Catherine Wheel Canter - Guy Fawkes Gallop - Double challenge

As part of the Fireworks Festival of Running, this is an opportunity to enter 2 events in one day around the Athletics Track at Wodson Park.



Your entry for both has had a double day discount applied.



The Catherine Wheel Canter commences at 9am, the Guy Fawkes Gallop commences at 3pm

On receipt of your entry, we will email you to request your proposed distances for each race.

These can be different, but we need to know your proposal as the distances start at different places around the 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

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. 

It will be dusk not long after the race commences so head torches will be required. As it is bonfire night, we expect the locals to be putting on Fireworks, so potentially a unique experience whilst running the track.

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