1. Mull Of Kintyre Half-MarathonArgyll and Bute, May 30   It was good enough for Paul McCartney and Wings, so it's surely a perfect setting for a race. The lure of this weekend-long festival of racing lies in the overall event experience as much

Brentwood Multi Mile Marathon, Essex 93% (see more) Multi-lap courses; woodland scenery; off-road running October 25 Trionium Greensand Marathon, Surrey New event Climbing to south east England's highest point; autumnal scenery; cooked breakfasts

Seaford Half-Marathon (East Sussex, June 5)Discover the coastline of the South Downs in this off-road adventure. Follow a circular route around Seaford taking in Cuckmere Valley, the charming village of Alfriston and views of the famous Weald. It

| 2010 Race Details2. Bupa Great North RunWhere? Newcastle When? SeptemberThe Bupa Great North Run is the world's biggest half-marathon and arguably one of the north-east's most famous exports. It's probably best to leave your PB ambitions at home

pistol would have been nice, but no complaints from me. A great event, this, which deserves more participants. Don't let the hilly bits put you off!"For the bank holiday weekend, August 26-28Arundel Castle 10KAmazing who you meet in races. Who'd have

dry climate Info: saltlakecitymarathon.comAfter Salt Lake City hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics, the city wanted to put on another world-class event, and in 2004, the Salt Lake City Marathon made its debut. In April, you get a great view of the snow