Catherine Wheel Canter

Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 9:00 am

Wodson Park Leisure Centre, Ware

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£23 - £37.50

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Enjoy a firework-themed frenzy in the 6-hour Catherine Wheel Canter. The flat terrain caters to all levels of abilities, whether you are aiming for a PB or want to run further, tackle this course to earn your medal.

5k, 10k, Half Marathon , and 3 more

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Sat, Nov 1, 2025

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Ware, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Wodson Park Leisure Centre, Wadesmill Rd, Ware SG12 0UQ, UK

Start times

Saturday, Nov 1, 2025

5k: 9:00 AM10k: 9:00 AMHalf Marathon : 9:00 AMMarathon : 9:00 AMUltra: 9:00 AM6 hours: 9:00 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Catherine Wheel Canter

5km

£23 - £25

10k

10km

£25 - £27

Half Marathon

13.1mi

£33 - £35

Marathon

26.2mi

£35.50 - £37.50

Route information

All entrants will be running around a 400m athletics track for the duration of the event. Therefore, you will be testing your physical fitness and your mental ability to conquer this rather unique challenge.

With plenty of time on your hands, there will be plenty of opportunities for participants to get a PB no matter what distance they run. The number of laps for each distance is outlined below:

5k: 12.5
10k: 25
Half Marathon: 52.75
Marathon: 105.5
Ultra: 125
6-hour Challenge: As many as you can do in the timeframe.

What's included

Bespoke Medal
Free Parking
Race Photographs
Chip-timed results
Music
Toilets and Changing facilities
Aid stations
Free tea, coffee, and cake for runners

How to get there

Wodson Park Leisure Centre, Wadesmill Rd, Ware SG12 0UQ, UK

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Parking

There will be plenty of free onsite parking for entrants.

By Train

If taking a train the closest train station is Ware, from there you can take a bus to Amberley Green which is only a short walk to the race venue.

Event day logistics

08:50 Runners to start line

09:00 Races start

Age Requirements

All entrants must be 18 years or above to participate.

Registration

Please arrive 30 minutes before the start time to collect your race number and receive the race briefing.

Rules

Overtake on the right-hand side
If you are going to walk some parts of the event, please stay in the outer lanes of the track

Firework Festival

This event is a part of a larger series of running events taking place at the Wodson Park Leisure Centre on bonfire night hosted by Zig Zag Running. If this event isn't for you, here is a selection of races taking place that you may like to try out:

Zig Zag Running

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FAQs

Is there a fitness requirement for the Catherine Wheel Canter?

No, there is no fitness requirement but if you would like to walk some of the event please stick to the outer lanes of the track.

Will there be parking available at the Catherine Wheel Canter?

Yes, there will be plenty of free onsite parking for all entrants.

What do I get with my race entry to the Catherine Wheel Canter?

All entrants will receive a bespoke medal, free tea, coffee and cake, race photograph. Most importantly, a chance to get a new PB on this completely flat athletics track.