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Ware Festival of Running 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 4 July 2027
- Location
- Ware, Hertfordshire, UK
- Distance
- 10 mi / 16.1 km
Ware Festival of Running: 4 July 2027. Ware Festival of Running (Ware 10s) 2027: date, entry, the Hertfordshire river-and-farmland course, charity info.
Ware Festival of Running Race Timeline
297 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 10-mile-specific training ramps up.
Ware Festival of Running 2027: quick answers
When is Ware Festival of Running 2027?
Ware Festival of Running 2027 takes place on Sunday, 4 July 2027.
What time does Ware Festival of Running start?
The official 2027 start time hasn't been published yet. The 2027 date hasn't been officially announced. Estimated from the race's usual early-July slot (the 2026 edition ran Sun 5 Jul, with the 10 mile starting 9:30am and the 10K at 9:45am). Confirm on the official site before making plans.
Where does Ware Festival of Running start and finish?
Ware Festival of Running starts at Allenburys & County Hall Cricket Club, Westfield, Park Road, Ware, Hertfordshire SG12 0DP and finishes at Allenburys & County Hall Cricket Club, Westfield, Park Road, Ware, Hertfordshire.
How many miles is Ware Festival of Running?
Ware Festival of Running is 10 miles (16.1km).
How much does Ware Festival of Running cost to enter?
Entry is via the official site — UKA-affiliated £25 / non-affiliated £27, with free children's races. The 2026 edition entry deadline was 17 June 2026, and the event has sold out ("Race Full") in recent years, so entering early is worthwhile once 2027 entries open.
How can I track a runner at Ware Festival of Running?
No live tracking app is published.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 4 July 2027
- Distance
- 10 miles / 16.1km
- Location
- Ware, Hertfordshire, UK
- Start Point
- Allenburys & County Hall Cricket Club, Westfield, Park Road, Ware, Hertfordshire SG12 0DP
- Finish Point
- Allenburys & County Hall Cricket Club, Westfield, Park Road, Ware, Hertfordshire
- Surface
- Farm tracks, parkland, a short residential road stretch, and towpaths — road shoes suitable in dry conditions.
- Cut-off time
- 12:30pm.
- Age requirement
- Runners must be 17 or over on race day.
- Tracking app
- No live tracking app is published.
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: start time. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Entry is via the official site — UKA-affiliated £25 / non-affiliated £27, with free children's races. The 2026 edition entry deadline was 17 June 2026, and the event has sold out ("Race Full") in recent years, so entering early is worthwhile once 2027 entries open.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is first come, first served, and has sold out in recent years.
Ware Festival of Running Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Ware Festival of Running Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Allenburys & County Hall Cricket Club, Westfield, Park Road, Ware, Hertfordshire SG12 0DP and finishing at Allenburys & County Hall Cricket Club, Westfield, Park Road, Ware, Hertfordshire. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Ware Festival of Running flat?
Runner reviews describe an undulating first half and a flatter second half, though no official gradient or elevation-gain figure has been published — an independent estimate puts total gain around 50m, but treat that as a rough figure rather than a confirmed one.
Ware Festival of Running Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Allenburys & County Hall Cricket Club, Westfield, Park Road, Ware, Hertfordshire SG12 0DP
Start line.
Where Ware Festival of Running starts and finishes
Ware Festival of Running starts at Allenburys & County Hall Cricket Club, Westfield, Park Road, Ware, Hertfordshire SG12 0DP and finishes at Allenburys & County Hall Cricket Club, Westfield, Park Road, Ware, Hertfordshire. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Ware Festival of Running Route Breakdown
A single loop from the cricket ground through farmland, parkland, a short residential stretch, and a towpath along the River Lea, marshalled throughout with a water stop; the 10-mile race repeats the loop for a second circuit.
Ware Festival of Running Pace Calculator & Splits
Ware Festival of Running Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
24:00
Average pace / km
14:55
Ware Festival of Running Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 18:00 | 11:11 | 55:55 | 1:51:51 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 19:30 | 12:07 | 1:00:35 | 2:01:10 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 21:00 | 13:03 | 1:05:15 | 2:10:29 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 22:30 | 13:59 | 1:09:54 | 2:19:49 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 24:00 | 14:55 | 1:14:34 | 2:29:08 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 25:30 | 15:51 | 1:19:14 | 2:38:27 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 27:00 | 16:47 | 1:23:53 | 2:47:46 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 28:30 | 17:43 | 1:28:33 | 2:57:05 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 30:00 | 18:38 | 1:33:12 | 3:06:25 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 33:00 | 20:30 | 1:42:32 | 3:25:03 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 36:00 | 22:22 | 1:51:51 | 3:43:42 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 39:00 | 24:14 | 2:01:10 | 4:02:20 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 42:00 | 26:06 | 2:10:29 | 4:20:59 | 7:00:00 |
Ware Festival of Running Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Ware Festival of Running finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Ware Festival of Running finish
1:26:19
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
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Start Your Verus JourneyWare Festival of Running Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached per your registration instructions
- A bag for the monitored bag drop, open from 8:00am
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- Your own gels/fuel, since no on-course brand is confirmed
- A plan to arrive early — this race has sold out in recent years and parking is limited
- A meeting point agreed with family/friends near the cricket ground for afterwards
Training Strategy for Ware Festival of Running
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 10-mile race. Combine a weekly long run with threshold work so you can hold pace over the full distance.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Allenburys & County Hall Cricket Club, Westfield, Park Road, Ware, Hertfordshire SG12 0DP fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
10-Mile Nutrition & Fueling Plan
For a 10-mile race, a modest increase in carbohydrate the day or two before is enough — no need for a multi-day carb-load.
A familiar carb-based breakfast 2-3 hours before the start works well for most runners.
On-course water stations are confirmed, including a "splash point" — no gel brand is named, so carry your own fuel if needed.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein afterwards supports recovery, and finish-line tea and cake are provided.
Ware Festival of Running Charity Places 2027
No published charity-place fee or fundraising minimum is tied to this race — it runs as a single fixed-entry-fee event benefiting Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust directly.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Ware Festival of Running for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Ware Festival of Running fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusWhere to Stay for Ware Festival of Running
Ware town centre
Closest to the start/finish, with the town's main hotel and B&B options.
Limited choice compared to nearby Hertford.
Hertford
A short drive or train ride away, with a wider range of accommodation.
Not walkable — you'll need transport on race morning.
Travel & Logistics
Ware railway station is about a 15-minute walk away, on the Liverpool Street-Hertford East line via Broxbourne/Tottenham Hale.
Parking is available at the River Labs Car Park, Park Road, Ware SG12 0GX, opening 7:45am and closed 9:15-9:50am during the race — car-sharing is encouraged.
Detailed road-closure information isn't published; confirmed by organizers closer to race day.
Spectator & Cheer Guide
No dedicated spectator guide is published on the official site.
No official guidance is published on moving between viewing points.
No live tracking app is published.
Ware Festival of Running Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Ware Festival of Running site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.