Levelling the Playing Field

About the Handicap Races

Different start times. One finish line. The fastest runner doesn't always win.

Ware Joggers handicap races

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About the Handicap Races

Each year we have a series of 5 x 5K (ish!) races within the club. They are held during normal club sessions and are intended to be fun and social events open to any club member. As every runner is given a hadicapped time, the races are designed such that anyone can win.

Handicap times are worked out based on recent race times, parkruns or just by watching people run.

Generally, if a runner has not run the course in the past, their first race will be used to benchmark and they will be allocated a handicap time. This race will not score points.

The course is well marshalled and undulates over a single lap in the beautiful countryside around Ware, starting and finishing in Thundridge.

Need more info?

Watch out on social media and our Whatsapp group for details of the Handicap races.