You've seen the elite pictures from this year's Flora London Marathon - now it's your turn to be the stars. We've selected 40 of the photos we took around the course of real runners just like you. There are 10 to a page, roughly ordered by time
of the above races: 2:09 Events 0870 3500 209; Sports Tours International 0161-703 8161; Nirvana 01670 859300.If youre travelling independently, youll find that most event organisers speak English, although it is easier to contact them in writing via e
seasoned marathon veterans. Even the armchair fan is catered for with the kind of elite field that even the Olympics or World Championships envy. The inaugural event in 1981 was inspired by the New York City Marathon, but its ongoing success has made
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.The Fordingbridge 10 is a one-lap course run across undulating country roads and takes in picturesque Hampshire villages along the way. And what it may not have in elite runners, it makes up for with its friendly atmosphere. The event caters for all abilities
, the finish, the medal, expression on my kids faces, seeing the elite runners go through 22 miles when I'd done 13 - gosh those guys can fly - raising £1,800 for MEDICSBad bits - Lucozade (used to like it but too much in one session), pulled hamstring at 22
an objective set of criteria to judge every race. Each race has been marked out of 1000 (the number you will see after the race in the list). There were 200 points available for organisation and quality of course and 100 each for atmosphere, potential for fast
Abril Bridge (the date of the country's revolution in 1974, history buffs). Running north towards the city on the road deck of this 1.5-mile-long suspension bridge above the River Tagus must surely be one of the most spectacular starts in world running
for the best ‘costumes’.Field 5000 runnersFee €14 (€16 after July 1). No registration on race dayContact Semi-Marathon Marvejols Mende Café de la Paix, BP 93, 48001 Mende Cedex, France; tel 00 33 466 49 30 29; fax 00 33 466 49 36 70; e-mail courir
