Zig Zag Running - Fireworks 50
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Event overview
Fireworks 50 is a 50-mile track event organised by Zig Zag Running as part of the Fireworks Festival of Running on 01 November 2025. The race is held on an athletics track and is chip timed under an ARC licence. Entrant numbers are limited to 50 and the minimum age is 18. There is a 12 hour cut-off for the event. Entries close on 31/10/2025 and transfers close on 25/10/2025. Prices listed include an affiliated category at £55.50 and an unattached category at £57.50.
Venue and race details
The event takes place at Wodson Park Sports & Leisure Centre, Wadesmill Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0UQ. The course is a traffic-free athletics track with toilets and changing facilities close to the track and free parking on site. Runners will be counted by laps; each lap is 400 m and the official distance is calculated from completed laps. Aid stations are placed around the course. Additional event features include a bespoke medal, race photos, free tea, coffee and cake for runners, and music during the day. Overtaking is on the right and walkers are asked to use outer lanes. As the event moves into dusk, runners will be required to wear a head torch and local fireworks may be visible. Registration details note the venue opens at 8am and number collection occurs shortly before each start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.