’s something for all levels of ability at the Kingston Festival, with a marathon as well as 16- and 8.2-milers. All three races start and finish in the Ancient Market Place, in the heart of Kingston. The courses are flat and fast with the only ‘hills’ coming

I’m not a good flyer. There. I’ve said it. My name is Daniel Benson and I’m not good with airplanes. Perhaps it’s the fact that I don’t like being stuck in a pressured 450-tonne tin can, at 30,000 feet, as the pilot is kicking back

by the Corporation of London, the event is mostly shaded - a big asset for a hot August day. Watch out for free access to an outdoor swimming pool at the finish! Andrew Brown: "Well organised, excellent marshalling, and the race I remember the most." Cardiff KRUF 10K