Ware Joggers

15/10/2026

𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗸? 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀. 🌙🔴⚪

Ware Joggers is supporting Let’s Lift the Curfew 2026, bringing people together to support women’s safety and confidence when running after dark.

Whether you’re new to running, returning after a break or already a regular, you’re welcome. You don’t need to be a club member - and if you come on your own, we’ll help you find your group.

📅 Tuesday 27 October
📍 Wodson Park, Ware
⏰ Meet from 7pm · Runs start at 7:30pm

Three friendly groups, each out for approximately 40 minutes:

🔴 Run/walk with Caroline
🔴 Social run with Jemina
🔴 Faster run with Katy

Everyone returns around 8:10pm for a chat and treats kindly provided by Bakehouse Ware 🧁 A lovely chance to meet other local runners and find out more about the club.

Please bring high-vis and running lights.

Register here if you’d like to let us know you’re coming: https://forms.gle/d1NfeML552MUa5qr7

Registration is optional - you can simply turn up on the night.

Know someone who’d enjoy this? Share this post with them or invite them along. We’d love to welcome some new faces!

14/09/2026

🏃 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁?

That’s one of the most common worries people have before joining a running group - and exactly why we’re keeping our next 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹.

You won’t be disappearing into a big pack or trying to keep up with more experienced runners.

Instead, you’ll be part of a small group progressing together, with plenty of support from Caroline and the team along the way.

We start gently with walk/run intervals and build gradually over 10 weeks.

✅ No pace targets
✅ No pressure to keep up
✅ More individual support
✅ A small group getting to know each other as you progress

We’ve already had 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽, and places are strictly limited to keep the course personal and supportive.

📍 Wodson Park, Ware
🗓 Starts Tuesday 6 October
⏰ 9:15am
💷 £45
📅 Applications close 22 September

Find out more and apply here: https://www.ware-joggers.co.uk/training/beginners.php

If you know someone who keeps saying they’d like to start running but worries they’re “too slow”, send this their way. 💛

08/09/2026

🏃 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂?

Our next 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 starts on 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟲 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿, and this time we’re running it as a 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽.

That means a more relaxed, supportive environment, plenty of encouragement from Caroline and the team, and a chance to get to know the people you’re running with - without the pressure of joining a big group.

It’s ideal if you:
• are completely new to running
• are coming back after a long break
• want to build confidence gradually
• like the idea of running with others, but find joining a club a bit intimidating

The 10-week course starts with gentle walk/run intervals and builds gradually, with **no pace targets and nobody left behind**.

📍 Wodson Park, Ware
🗓 Starts Tuesday 6 October
⏰ 9:15am
💷 £45
👥 Small group - places are strictly limited
📅 Applications close 22 September

Find out more and apply here:
https://www.ware-joggers.co.uk/training/beginners.php

Know someone who’s been talking about starting running? Please send this their way.

31/08/2026

🏃‍♀️ 𝗔 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀…

This week we were delighted to welcome 𝗢𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝟰𝟬𝟬𝗺 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝘄𝗼-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗢𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘂𝗼𝗴𝘂 to Wodson, where she took our members through a session focused on running drills, movement and technique.

It was a fantastic opportunity to learn from one of Britain’s most accomplished athletes - with practical tips that runners of every level could take into their own training.

What made the evening even better was seeing such a broad mix of the club getting involved: 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀, 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.

Alongside our regular coached sessions, track training, intervals and social runs, opportunities like this are a big part of what Ware Joggers is about - helping members enjoy their running, learn and improve.

A huge thank you to Christine for sharing her time and experience with us. 🙌

28/07/2026

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🎉 THANK YOU! 🎉

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that the Ware Festival of Running has raised an incredible £12,000 for the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance! 🚁💙

This amazing total wouldn't have been possible without:

🙌 Our fantastic sponsors, who significantly contributed to the costs of putting on the event
🏃 Every hungry runner who grabbed refreshments on the day
❤️ Everyone who entered, came along, cheered, volunteered, and made the day such a success

With the accounts now fully reconciled, we are pleased that this amount will be heading straight to an incredible charity, who provide a service that saves lives across our community every single day.

We couldn't be prouder to hand over this donation. Thank you all for being part of it! 🙏

19/07/2026

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸. 𝗦𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝘂𝗻. ❤️🤍

From Tuesday morning intervals in Westmill when the track was unavailable, to Bondarenko sessions, social group runs (with a cooling splash at Barwick Ford 💦), and finishing the week with the Fairlands Valley Relays and a well-earned social afterwards... It's been another brilliant week to be a Ware Jogger.

A huge congratulations to everyone who took part in the FVS 3k Relays. Whether it was your first relay or your fifteenth, you gave everything for the team. 👏

Special congratulations to our medal-winning teams:
🥇 Vet Mixed County Champions
🥈 Senior Mixed County Runners-up
🥈 Vet Men County & Open Runners-up

And well done to all 64 Ware Joggers who represented the club on a hot, humid evening. Running is often seen as an individual sport, but nights like these remind us just how special being part of a team can be.

Whether you're chasing medals, building fitness, enjoying a relaxed social run or simply looking to meet new people, there's a place for you at Ware Joggers.

If you've been thinking about joining a running club, why not come along and give us a try? We'd love to welcome you.

📸 Here's just a snapshot of another fantastic week in the life of the club. Which photo is your favourite? Let us know below! 👇❤️🤍

15/07/2026

𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯𝘀! ❤️🤍

After winning Mid Week League Division 2 in 2025, Ware Joggers were promoted to Division 1 to race against some of the strongest clubs in Hertfordshire.

Back in the top division, we're delighted to have finished 3rd overall, securing our place in Division 1 for another year. A fantastic achievement for everyone who pulled on a Ware Joggers vest this season.

Congratulations too, to our individual award winners:
🥇 Katy Woodward – Female Vet 35
🥇 Kevin Sambridge – Male Vet 50
🥈 Lucy Barnes – Open Women
🥈 Pas Blackwell – Male Vet 40

Whether you're aiming to race, improve your fitness or simply enjoy running with a friendly group, there's a place for you at Ware Joggers.

Inspired to give it a go? Drop us a message - we'd love to welcome you for a run. ❤️🤍

12/07/2026

🏃‍♀️ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝘆! 🏃‍♂️

A week ago, hundreds of runners of all ages came together for the Ware 10s Festival of Running, and we're still smiling about what an incredible day it was.

From the children's races to the 10K and 10 Mile events, it was fantastic to see so many people enjoying the challenge, supporting one another and creating such a brilliant atmosphere around Ware.

A huge thank you to everyone who made the day possible:
❤️ Every runner who took part
👏 Our amazing volunteers and marshals
📣 Spectators who cheered runners all the way round
🤝 Our sponsors and partners for their support

This year's event is also helping to raise money for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance, a charity that provides life-saving care across our local communities.

If taking part, volunteering or cheering from the sidelines has inspired you to run more, why not come and see what Ware Joggers is all about?

Whether you're training for your first 5K, looking to improve, or simply want to enjoy running with a friendly and supportive group, we'd love to welcome you.

📩 Send us a message to find out more about joining. New runners are always welcome.

Finally, thank you once again to everyone who helped make the 2026 Ware 10s Festival of Running such a success. We hope to see you again next year! ❤️🤍

04/07/2026

Early registration is in full swing at the Ware Festival. Come and pick up your number and fabulous t-shirt! We have a gazebo under the shade...

04/07/2026

🏃 𝗔 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 ❤️🤍

After six years as Ware Joggers' Men's and Ladies Captains, Kevin and Anthea Francis are handing over the baton.

During their time as captains, they've helped lead the club to repeated cross-country success, guided our move into Midweek League Division 1, and played a huge part in making Ware Joggers the friendly, welcoming club it is today.

A huge thank you to both of them for everything they've done for the club and its members.

We're also delighted to welcome our new captains:
🔴 Michael Waddington - Men's Captain
⚪ Katy Woodward - Ladies Captain

Kevin isn't disappearing either - he'll be taking on the new role of Race Director for our Cross Country and Midweek League teams, while Anthea continues as our Social Secretary.

If you've ever thought about joining a running club, there's never been a better time. Whether you're training for your first 5K or your next marathon, Ware Joggers is a friendly club for all abilities, with coached sessions, social runs, races and plenty of encouragement along the way.

Come and see what we're about - we'd love to welcome you.