sum up the experience of this event." - Adverse Camber9897%16 ratings8Beachy Head Marathon, East Sussex(10/28/06) "I can only concur with the many other glowing reviews. A great event. I was delighted to be part of it, delighted to finish, and I
everybody, including the spectators, a day to remember." - Marcus Crompton100100%43 ratings2Northumberland Coastal Run,Northumberland (15/7/07)"A truly stunning event, great views and wonderful underfoot. the variety of terrain and friendliness makes
of the most dramatic mountain trails in the UK and panoramic views over Derwentwater and the Lakeland fells.5. Race The Train (96%, 100%, 36 ratings)Where? Gwynedd When? August 15Does what it says on the tin – your chance to race a steam train amid vertiginous
you digging deep in this 600-strong road race, praised for its community feel and kooky mementos. 92 100 29 ratings30Tidworth 10K, Hampshire When? November 2 Why? Growing multi-terrain event across Salisbury’s military training ground, with a
.How the list was calculatedThe top 50 was worked out using ratings given by respondents on runnersworld.co.uk after they took part in the races. We worked out the average of the 'overall' rating runners gave events, allowing us to rank them.Please note that our
56 ratings4New Year Box Hill Knacker Cracker 10K, Surrey When? January 1 Why? Billed as "Almost certainly the toughest 10K in Britain", this year's event saw 175 runners complete the scenic course despite treacherous post-downpour conditions
:-)"And finally, some British humourThe 'FLM 2007 - Anyone thinking of doing this one?' thread may come as a welcome antidote if you're put off by vastly experienced runners in earnest discussion about splits and heart rates. "How far is it?" asks Tri
to Abergynolwyn and back might sound madcap, but its devoted followers just keep coming back - 2009 was the 28th staging of this much-loved event. Following the train on foot means pitting yourself against 14 steep and muddy miles of roads, fields, hills, stiles
and couldn't recover after climbing The Beast. "My heart rate was over 180bpm and I just could get it down. I knew it was time to stop," he explained. But instead of heading back to the hotel for a post-race shower, he joined the supporters to cheer on his
up the roads."AT: "Organising your own event is not for the faint-hearted. The council will expect you to have public liability insurance cover (up to £10 million) and as a new event, you’re not going to be able to get this privately. You’ll have
