and friendly to both beginners and hard-boiled PB hunters. York 10K - Jane Tomlinson's 'Run For All' (North Yorkshire, August 2) Hot on the heels of the massively popular Jane Tomlinson Leeds 10K comes the inaugural York 10K. Expect a fab atmosphere

, the Bupa Great North Run, is joined by Great Run stablemate the Great South Run. There are half-marathons on offer from the Great Eastern Run to Welsh capital Cardiff, while London sees the second staging of its big-hitting half-marathon the Royal Parks

| 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

with jam-packed goody bags and even hot tubs at the finish.   6. BUPA Great North Run Where: Newcastle When: September 20One of the UK’s biggest races buzzes with the anticipation and excitement generated by 36,000 people ready to race and raise

but with amazing scenery and an excellent atmosphere." RossPortsmouthReader Reviews | 2010 Race Details6. North Downs 30KWhere: Kent When: JuneFirst staged in July 1984, the North Downs Run is one of Kent's most enduring and popular running events, and not without

, which are then divided into individual legs. These legs are not a set distance, so each runner can do as much or as little as they like.The Coastal Relay isn't a race - the 'Coasters' simply aim to unite and celebrate the running community of Great

of this popular half, whose opening six-mile descent does little to prepare you for the infamous steep midway incline.Start Fitness Great North West Half-Marathon (Lancashire, February 22) Bracing two-lap fixture bursting with PB potential, along the seafront

in the attractive surrounds of central London’s Battersea Park. One of the UK’s growing band of fancy-dress Santa races, the London Santa Run comes from the race organisers who’ve brought London-based runners top fancy-dress opportunities including the Great

don’t get in each others’ way. More half-marathon highlights... Leicester City Half-Marathon (October 11) The Perkins Great Eastern Run 13.1 (Cambridgeshire, October 11) City of Salisbury Half-Marathon  (Wiltshire, October 18)Dartmoor Vale

club were there so it was a memorable day. I knew I would carry on running marathons, but it was still a special moment to celebrate.What's your favourite marathon?S: I changed my favourite this year, to the North Dorset Village Marathon