A spell away from the water's edge, Bewl 15Closing SoonHurry, you won't be able to enter these races for much longer...Bewl 15 (Surrey, July 1) An off-road circuit round south-east England’s largest stretch of open water, with a few tough hills

, bananas and fruitcake – provide runners with much-needed sustenance, while the prospect of free homemade stew for all finishers is a certified heart-warmer on the more exposed stretches. -->London Peace Run 5K (Greenwich Park, September 9) With its lush

. Be prepared for a fair stretch of uphill running, though locals claim the course presents nothing too arduous for the 10K first-timer. Rotary Shakespeare Marathon (and Half-Marathon) (Warwickshire, April 27) Enjoy a dose of Olde England in this predominantly