Ware Joggers

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.

24/05/2026

Absolutely incredible effort from David Craddock at this year’s St Albans Sixer 👏

167km, more than 2,200m of climbing, and still going strong after nearly 19 hours on his feet. Winning an event like this takes a different level of endurance and mental strength.

Huge respect from everyone at Ware Joggers 🔴⚪

And then there was one. David Craddock sets off alone at 10:00am on Sunday, 24 hours after the race started, on his victory lap. What a day this has been!
Outstanding effort, David!!!

21/05/2026

𝗙𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗱-𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 🔴⚪

A brilliant turnout from Ware Joggers last night at the first Mid-week League race of the 2026 summer, hosted by St Albans Striders.

It was great to see so many red and white vests out on the course, including several runners taking part in their first MWL race for the club and others returning to racing. Well done to everyone who ran, supported and helped make it such a strong evening for the club.

The Mid-week League is one of the many benefits of joining Ware Joggers. Races are 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 for club members to enter and are suitable for runners of all paces, not just the fastest runners. It’s a great way to race as part of a team, meet other members and enjoy friendly competition with clubs from across Hertfordshire.

The next race is hosted by Royston Runners on Wednesday, 3 June.

Interested in joining Ware Joggers? Find out more here: https://www.ware-joggers.co.uk/about/newmembers.php