, May 31) Heroes Run 10K, May 17 Heroes Run 10K (East Sussex, May 17) If you've been inspired by Flora London Marathon runners sweating in costumes from Batman to Baywatch, get a taster of fancy dress running with 6.2 miles

distance options for race-hungry punters of all abilities, including the full 26.2, a 30K, a half and a 3.5K fun run – and nearly 13,000 runners from 50 different countries converged on the city to take them on. Just a two-and- a-half-hour flight away

and the foolhardy alike. Ironman distance is a race that’s completed within a cut-off of between 15 and 17 hours. It comprises a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride, and a marathon. While the key to success lies in a combination of fitness, consistent training, good

’s obvious: a letter to RW prompted the race organisers to set a reduced rate of £3 for LV60s and V65s. And it’s still good value for everyone else at £5 for a well-designed flat 10-miler in Worden Park with a tempting £1,000 total prize pot and 'eco

’ll have the field of the 10-mile event for company for most of the course.Of course, if the friendly atmosphere’s not enough to keep your spirits up, the thought of the finish in Wymondham’s pretty marketplace will. Enter online nowMad March 20 (Hampshire

Brentwood Half-Marathon (plus Marathon, 10K and 2K) (Essex, October 30)Fall in love wih the trails with this atmospheric running festival set in the glorious Weald Country Park. Whether you're a trail newbie or a seasoned pro, there's a race

thought of 6 hours ..sorry 5 1/2 in my company is the only inspiration you need Benz!"Peppermint HIppo: "Funny that mile 14 was a low point for a few people. I forgot to metion Peter and Paul. Paul was blind, and on his 165th marathon and we ran with him

, my skin tingles."—Slotwin, 4:17"I learnt a great deal about myself – my inner strength and my sense of determination! I would recommend this event to anyone looking to achieve a goal in life: you will never match the high."—Lesley Fitzgerald, 5:02Even

medallist Brendan Foster, who got the idea after running in New Zealand's Round the Bays race in 1979.When the GNR made its debut in 1981, it took place in June and boasted a line-up of 12,000 runners – many of whom will be back this year, no doubt relieved

at the finish, the race certainly has an atmosphere to match its fabulous backdrop. 2. Coniston 14 Where: Cumbria When: March, 2010 date tbcThe Coniston 14 is beautiful and popular, with a loyal annual crowd numbering more than 1,500. First staged