More photos at Richk.co.ukSince way back in 2002 the Windsor Half-Marathon has been a real-life meeting place for runners who have got to know each other on RW's forum.The last few years have become even more sociable, with a big forum marquee

5. Boston MarathonBoston is the world’s oldest marathon, steeped in tradition and history, with fabulous crowd support, a top-class elite field and a surprisingly quick point-to-point course. Sadly it’s also a marathon that the majority of runners

. Competitors often end up in informal pairs or teams, and this year there's an official team prize. The race provides and transports tents, breakfast and an evening meal, but you have to run with your week's food and the rest of your kit.A few more things you

, Cornwall New event Multi-terrain challenges; environmental issuesOctober 11 Leicester City Marathon, Leics 80% (see more) Predominantly flat courses; city running; hot food served at the finish October 18 Abingdon Marathon, Oxon 90% (see more) Late

Thank you for entering the Runner's World 20-Mile training run at 9:00am, Sunday 9 March 2003. NB No pre-run registration is required.Travel/LocationMeet at Wyndley Leisure Centre, Clifton Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6EB8.30 for a 9am start. Map

of the world-famous Golden Mile as you canter along its wide promenade walkways.Sweltering temperatures characteristic of previous stagings should soon be resigned to memory thanks to a change of date - cooler climes will not only boost the event’s sterling PB

at least 26.2) away from the big city marathon experience, this is a relatively low-key event that nevertheless found itself placed ahead of the likes of London and Edinburgh in Runner’s World Top 10 Races 2007. Where the race scores highest is for its

is the ultra distance Grand Union Canal Race. We think it’s because after 145 miles, its entrants might be too tired to write anything just yet. But we are more than a little proud to announce that the event was actually WON by a Runner’s World forumite, Matt

Send Us Your Story!Tell the world how your marathon went: we'd love to have your short, snappy stories to publish on this very site. If you're a forum runner or supporter, we may even be able to match you up with one of the 400 photos we took at the mile

Your Number One: Northumberland Coastal RunThe Runner’s World community has spoken! Here they are – the 50 best races in Britain from last year. There’s something for every shade of runner here – from 5K up to marathon, from tarmac to mudbaths