point, it seemed to be a constant climb.All along the route, runners and walkers chatted, and as at so many events, there was a great spirit of camaraderie. The water stations were plentiful, with sponges, oranges, energy drinks and water in cup

finished, it has built into one of the best things I will ever experience."—Andy Gillespie, 4:08"The crowd numbers and support are absolutely AWESOME and the whole event gets under your skin. I never tire of playing the video; I smile, I choke back tears

that peaks at 1000ft. An event not for the faint hearted, but certainly a must-do on any adventurous marathon runner's race schedule. More Marathon Highlights:Leicester Marathon (Leicester, October 2)Abingdon Marathon (Oxon, October 16)Beachy Head Marathon

. It follows an out-and-back section, before heading north onto a two-lap route along the north coast and back through the historic mining district of Pool. There’s 20-mile option if you’re saving your legs for a full marathon later in the spring, and every

popular multi-terrain fixture among runners of all abilities.--Filling Up FastSodbury Slog, November 11OK, so these events aren't taking place until next month, but with places going like hotcakes you'll thank us for reminding you to enter now

Striders Scenic 7 (Suffolk, November 11) Any event whose name includes a reference to the quality of its setting is bound to set high expectations among a vista-hungry field but rest assured, entrants to this classic rural fixture are unlikely

for this testing trail race set in Wiltshire's green Pewsey Vale. And given previous reader race ratings - where comments about mouth-watering sponges appear almost as frequently as mentions of the gutsy, gritty course - it's clear this event has perfectly tapped

at my PC late at night looking for an event with a difference, I stumbled across a race website for The North Pole Marathon. It instantly seemed to tick all the boxes. A race run entirely on ice, in temperatures as low as –30C, in the middle

Leaving on a jet plane for an overseas event? Lucky you! Here’s how to make sure you hit the ground running and avoid having a racing holiday from hell. Bon voyage!BEFORE YOU GOGetting A VisaWithout the correct visa you might never get off

…Asics Watford Half-Marathon (Hertfordshire, February 1) This popular event follows Hertfordshire's country lanes up some testing climbs on a rewarding course The Children's Mutual Tunbridge Wells Half-Marathon (Kent, February 15) Be part of the 26th staging