bag storage, a well-stocked feeding station, chip-timing, medals and T-shirt are all included in the wallet-friendly price tag. Enter now.The Sheffield TENTENTEN 10K (Sheffield, October 30)Wind through autumnal woodland and landscaped parks

through the air on rope swings in this adrenaline fuelled cross country 10k or 5k. Enter as a team and keep all the family amused at the bustling event village with its bouncy castle and climbing wall. The only thing that won't quicken your pulse rate

, then this super friendly point-to-point race could be the perfect event to kick off your running calendar. Starting at the pretty village of Chiddingly this race meanders through quiet countryside roads to the quaint village of East Hoathly. Expect a large flag

AKZO Nobel Abingdon Marathon: Sunday, October 20WHY RUN IT?Speed, Oxfordshire countrysideA well-established autumn marathon, run over reasonably flat country roads.FEESLast year £9/£10ENTRIES TOAbingdon Marathon, PO Box 57, Abingdon OX13 6XR (01235

Comprising a distance of 8 heart-stopping, lung-busting and back-breaking country miles, this year's suffering was run in perfect autumnal weather on November 14 at Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire.If you were at the race, visit the race

Gloucester Marathon: Sunday, October 7 (EVENT CANCELLED)WHY RUN IT?A small, low-key autumn marathon with a mildly undulating course on a mostly traffic-free route, and along flat country lanes by the banks of the River Severn. The race has two seven

Kingston Running Festival Marathon, Surrey Sunday, October 13WHY RUN IT?Speed, river, post-race shoppingA flat, autumn, Thames-side event, which passes Hampton Court Palace. The marathon is held with 16- and eight-milers.FEESLast year £12, payable

Manchester Marathon: Sunday, October 13WHY RUN IT?Speed, ManchesterTraditionally one of Britain’s top autumn marathons. This year it reverts to its tried and tested Heaton Park to Wythenshawe course, rather than the Commonwealth Games course

UK triathlons. Honestly, you're spoilt for choice, and that's just as it should be.  The Best: Spring RacesThe Best: Summer RacesThe Best: Autumn RacesThe Best of the RestPicture credit: Mark Howell

:09 Events. Enter online now to secure your place this September or visit 2:09 Events for more information.Don’t feel ready to take on the Jersey Challenge, but still fancy escaping the mainland for a sunny autumn break? Then try your hand at the Jersey Half