has re-established its world-class credentials with a supremely fast course, excellent race management and a concern for the ordinary runner that other events would do well to mirror. The international running community has yet to really discover its

’s flat, fast and run along quiet country lanes, so expect traffic to be at a minimum. The route itself incorporates two and a bit laps through the back of the local University buildings, including the old libraries. The race is part of the Nike A1 Series

Where and when?Sunday, March 14, MiddlesexWhat is it?Whoever said that size matters was seriously misguided. You needn't look any further than the success of Tom Cruise, Mini Cooper, Michael Owen, and the kid from the 1980s top television hit

?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

Midlands, February 4)--->Meon Valley Plod 19.5 (Hampshire, February 11)Inca Trail (Somerset, February 18)Great North West Half-MarathonGreat North West Half-Marathon (Lancashire, February 25) Head to Britain’s Golden Mile for this fast two-lap Half

of the 3,000 red deer that roam freely and 3,000 runners to accompany you, will make for a great racing experience.Sheffield Half-Marathon (South Yorks, May 1) Its full-length marathon may be dead and buried, but Sheffield's Half-Marathon is alive

three races start within Newton Abbot Race Course, and with the 10K starting 15 minutes later, competitors peel off to complete a loop through the quiet country lanes of Kingsteignton.Meanwhile, marathon and half-marathon runners wind along the valley

chance to discover them. Starting and finishing in Stansted Park near Rowlands Castle in Hampshire, the race is run over forest trials and farmland with only 1,200 metres of tarmac to cover.Don't expect a pancake-flat course, though. It's littered

ingredients, although salted butters typically have 1.5 to 2 per cent salt added. Butter lovers defend their favourite spread by saying that it is natural and contains no additives – and how no margarine or dairy spread has yet managed to emulate its creamy

November 2006 to November 2007.1 Northumberland Coastal RunWhen? July 15Why? The first Northumberland Coastal Run took place in 1979 with just 12 competitors. Last year over 800 runners assembled to tackle 14 miles of seaside scenery on the point