through the rolling countryside, but these shouldn’t deter any novices keen to debut at this distance. A high return rate ensures a sense of camaraderie among the field, while the promise of a race memento for all finishers – last year there was the choice

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

, the Dartmoor Vale Marathon may be a relative newcomer to the UK marathon calendar, but given the positive feedback in these RW race ratings, it’s definitely one to earmark for the future.Marathon first-timer and local runner Tickety Boo explains its appeal: "A