Ben Noad (Born May 6th 1976) is a supreme organiser and Athletics Consultant, plus being a good coach. He was the man behind the successful Festival track races at Wimbledon Park stadium in the Summer of 2025 and before that, of course supported by Hercules Wimbledon AC. He said the reason it is a success was because "they come to compete in the races from places like Southampton & Highgate etc to find the good competition".
Many years ago Ben ran a swift 13:48.98 for 5000m but said his favourite event is cross-country but also enjoyed running for Highgate Harriers in the road relays.
Ben looks back on one of his favourite results "I beat Bob Kennedy of the USA ,in the home straight coming 43rd in the World Cross Country Championships in Brussels in 2004." Ben was the first UK runner in the race. Only recently he was President Of Highgate Harriers.