, it isn’t a particularly quick course. Thirty competitors ran the inaugural race last year, in the event organised by the charity Cystic Fibrosis Trust, but this year the 80 limit will definitely be reached.FEES£20, payable to Cystic Fibrosis Trust

Our Virgin London Marathon contenders, the Lucozade Sport Super Six, were among hundreds of runners lining up this weekend for the first ever Lucozade Sport Race Your Pace Half-Marathon.The event was made up of two sessions - a morning race

locations at speed. Pick the event that's right for you - and train smart on your holiday - with our guide.

The numbers in brackets are last year's position; the times are last year's men's and women's winning timesIf we've been given an event's details, you'll find it in the Race Diary.5K racesThe 5K race should be a huge growth area, but is still

Think of the warm spring sunshine that has touched your face on rare, delicious days this month. Now imagine feeling the same this December.It's a long way ahead, but we're delighted to remind you of two new winter events in Cyprus, from Runner

The numbers in brackets are last year's position; the times are last year's men's and women's winning timesIf we've been given an event's details, you'll find it in the Race Diary.The traditional multi-terrainer, the Waterloo 15K, takes top spot

Where and when? Saturday, September, 27, Harwich, Essex.What is it? If you’re looking for an event with a more European flavour, this might fit the bill. With more than 500 runners making the trip from Holland, Belgium and Germany, the Discovery

Belfast Marathon: Monday, May 6WHY RUN IT?Speed, atmosphereNorthern Ireland’s only marathon is run from the Maysfield Leisure Centre. It is held with a relay, and is celebrating its 21st anniversary and hosting the Irish Championships this year.FEES£20, payable to Belfast Maratho...

Dumfries New Millennium Marathon, Dumfries & Galloway: Sunday, March 25WHY RUN IT?This is a special one-off marathon (though it was run as part of the town’s millennial celebrations in 1986) over a mildly undulating course, mostly out in the country, finishing in Dock Park.FEES£1...

Fairlands Valley Challenge Marathon, Hertfordshire Sunday, July 21WHY RUN IT?Trails, countryside, value for moneyA trail marathon starting at Stevenage, and offering free refreshments en route and a hot meal at the finish. There are also 19-mile and 10-mile options.FEES£6/£7, pay...