this year, making it the most lucrative one-day annual fundraising event in Britain. And with charity runners making up a large part of the fields at an increasing number of events, from the Great North Run to the London Triathlon, or even the Paris and New

and the fundraising ideas became ever more ambitious. Which is how Tom’s tiny band of volunteers – with no real running experience behind them – found themselves organising a marathon in one the most challenging countries in the world. The local security forces

fundraising target, you can sign up to some of the country’s best triathlon events: the Virgin Active London Triathlon and  the Toshiba Windsor Triathlon. We still have places in these races, so sign up today!You can choose either the Super Sprint, Sprint

to miss out. What’s more, for the second year running, TUI want to reward the most committed and inspiring fundraisers. Share your story online for a chance to win a TUI Marathon package worth £600 per person, including entry to this year’s race on 21

of Wolverhampton consistently provide for runners of this West Midlands charity fundraiser. It’s testament to the popularity of the event that it has runners coming back year after year for both the full and the half-marathons along the streets of Britain’s 13th

as it is to the planet. The pretty course takes place entirely on Ashtead Common, over quiet paths through ancient oaks. 5. Race for Life - Women Only, locations nationwideDate in 2012: spring/summerA national behemoth with events held all over the country, this worthy

It's not a marathon and it's not got Paula Radcliffe, but the Great North Run is one humdinger of an event.This road race in Tyne and Wear attracts the kind of attention and numbers that many full marathons can only dream about. On October 1, when

' or 'run'?Most of your criticisms of overcrowding are tempered by forgiving nods to the event's strengths as a fundraising megalith with a great atmosphere. Many agreed with Richard Waterfield's comment: "This race I believe is all about charity and a great

how our pacing groups work at various build-up races and training runs throughout the spring. Look out for the Runner's World stand at these events too - your chance to come and chat to the team before and after the race. February 2010 When

to supporter hotspots, we’ve pulled together a feast of articles for you to pore over for the next thirteen days... Half-Marathon SolutionsBeginner, elite, veteran or fundraiser – these two articles will equip you with the technical know-how to run your first