# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Jon Ward 5K Race & Virtual 5K 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: The Jon Ward Hereford 5K & the virtual Jon Ward 5k 2026

Sunday 16th August 2026

£19 (affiliated) £21 (unattached)

Chip Timed | Bespoke Medal | Fast & Flat Course

Virtual Jon Ward 5k

Between 8th - 16th August 2026

£14 for all runners

Run anywhere | Time that suits you | Bespoke finishing medal. 

Jon Ward 5k: The Couriers are pleased to announce the return of the Jon Ward 5k race, for the third year the event will take place on the cycle track at Hereford Leisure Centre, the surface is smooth and flat, 5 laps will get you that 5k PB! the race will be chip timed & suitable for runners of all abilities, the route will be fully marked out and marshalled & we’ve even got a medal for all finishers.

This race is held in memory of ex-Hereford Courier Jon Ward who sadly passed away in June 2020.

All profits from the race will be donated to charity in memory of Jon. 

Jon was a decorated runner, competing across every distance from 5k to Ultra Running. He was a proud member of the 100 Marathon Club and many locally knew him well, Jon was a Courier from 2010 - 2017.

Number collection will be on the day, head to race HQ and allow plenty of time to collect your number before 9.30am.

Everyone is welcome.

Race Date: Sunday 16th August 2026
Start Time: 10:00am 
Entries: Entry Fees: £19.00 – Affiliated / £21.00 – Unattached, with all profits from the race going to charity.
Venue: Hereford Leisure Centre, Holmer Road, HR4 9UD
Facilities/ Parking: Hereford Leisure Centre is race HQ & has adequate pay and display parking
Distance/ Terrain: 5k - Tarmaced Cycle Track 
Course Details: The route is x5 loops of the cycle track, it is very flat and fast (Ideal for that PB), the course is suitable for runners of all abilities. Full UK Athletics race licence.
Prizes: Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed male and females which will be presented post race.
Medals: We have a medal for all finishers
Results: Will be uploaded to www.herefordcouriers.com post race & www.readysetgotiming.co.uk. Please visit https://herefordcouriers.com/ for more details & course route elevation.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hereford/the-jon-ward-5k-race-and-virtual-5k/200029847473655
- **Event Categories**: sports, virtual-run, workshops, nonprofit, charities, marathons, virtual
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 50

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hereford
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Hereford Leisure Centre, Hereford
- **lat**: 52.06124
- **long**: -2.71431
- **full address**: Hereford Leisure Centre, Hereford, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Jon Ward 5K Race & Virtual 5K  being held?
  - **A:** The Jon Ward 5K Race & Virtual 5K  takes place on Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am at Hereford Leisure Centre, Hereford, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Jon Ward 5K Race & Virtual 5K ?
  - **A:** The Jon Ward 5K Race & Virtual 5K  is organized by Hereford Couriers Running Club.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Jon Ward 5K Race & Virtual 5K  is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hereford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Jon Ward 5K Race & Virtual 5K  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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