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Getty ImagesIf you’re one of the 50,000 runners gearing up to pound the streets of Newcastle on September 20 then this page is just for you! From the perfect two-week taper to nipping race-morning nerves in the bud, trouble-free transport

. Andy Reading 10K Oxon, Dec 12 After a five-year absence, the Andy Reading 10K has made a welcome return to the race diary. Formerly known as the Bicester 10K, the race now has a new course and promises to be a slickly organized event, pooling

Your Number One: Northumberland Coastal RunThe Runner’s World community has spoken! Here they are – the 50 best races in Britain from last year. There’s something for every shade of runner here – from 5K up to marathon, from tarmac to mudbaths

marathon.Edinburgh Forthside Half-Marathon (Midlothian, March 26) With our events calendar jam-packed with over 100 Scottish races, selecting a preview from north of the border was a tall order. But try this inaugural half-marathon from Edinburgh Forthside

potential and beginner-friendliness too - despite its rolling contours - and it's no wonder runners are often heard clamouring for places well before race-day. Loyal fans are guaranteed to turn out in force for a more sobering reason this year - to honour

?2008 Race RatingsRun this if you like... May 3 North Dorset Village MarathonNew event Country lanes; south-west scenery; trying new events May 3 Suffolk Heritage Coast Run/Walk 26/13/6 80% (see more)Suffolk coastal paths

-track sections thrown in.Asics Kingston Breakfast Run, April 1Filling up fastAsics 16 Mile Kingston Breakfast Run (Surrey, April 1) Despite the early start, more than 3,000 runners have already signed up for this flat, fast race run along the banks

at least 26.2) away from the big city marathon experience, this is a relatively low-key event that nevertheless found itself placed ahead of the likes of London and Edinburgh in Runner’s World Top 10 Races 2007. Where the race scores highest is for its

residential suburbs. Utterly flat - save for the occasional underpass or bridge – the event boasts both cracking PB potential and beginner-friendly status, strengthening its position on many a runner’s must-do spring event list.