is friendly and the scenery is enough to distract from any fatigue. Enter online now.2. BUPA London 10000London, May 31  Put together by the team behind the London Marathon, the Bupa London 10000 is well-organised, had helpful marshals, and has a relaxed

for a substantial portion of the course, and the fantastic riverside views go a long way towards distracting those suffering from fatigue. The route, an out-and-back along the Danube via the city's industrial quarter, starts and finishes in Heroes

into the fatigue-stiffened muscle. A fellow runner pats me on the back and offers some words of support and encouragement before continuing his own ascent to the summit.This gesture recalls the moment when this previously anonymous incline earned its famous name

Not to be missed: Pirates swamped the city of FrankfurtNever underestimate the demands of being a supporter; it takes as much commitment as participating in an event but there are no medals to show for it. Whether it’s a 5K run or an Ironman

flat, long-standing race that combines the medieval delights of Stratford-upon-Avon with the beautiful Warwickshire countryside. This is just one of several events commemorating the playwright's birthday weekend, and the town will be buzzing