Back in February one of Britain's brightest middle-distance running stars, Steph Twell, fractured an ankle racing cross-country in Belgium. To make matters even worse she was just 600m from the finish line with a clear path ahead to yet another

. With evening seminars, map reading tips and a panel of veteran race experts to lend their helping hands, this event is a must for Marathon Of Britain entrants and ultra-runners.Ultra Race Highlights:Caerphilly Summits Challenge 31 (Glamorgan, July 2)Boddington

When: October 16 2011Where: Palma, MajorcaFirst Man: Mark Dalkins (2:34:17)First Woman: Sonja Oberem (2:51:53)Last Finisher: 6:00:35No. of finishers: 9205 (across the marathon, half-marathon, 10K and kids' events)White sandy beaches lined with palm

was the Guernsey Easterrrruns. The concept of four races in four days – a 10K, a cross-country, a relay and a half-marathon – all in different parts of a welcoming island, attracted many from the mainland to the Channel Islands. Sadly, it looks as if 2001 was its

Britain at three Olympic Games, becoming the first Briton to run under 2:10 in the marathon (2:09:28), and gold medals at the Commonwealth Games and European Championships. But Hill continues to inspire long into retirement. Amazingly, the 69-year

1. The Trionium Picnic Marathon, Dorking, SurreyDate in 2012: June 23Possibly Britain’s hardest marathon, and definitely one of the most atmospheric, the Picnic Marathon takes in over 1,800m of climb over two laps of an out-and-back course

Whether you want to make this the year to tackle your first marathon, or if you're a seasoned competitor looking for a new challenge, bookmark this ultimate guide to the UK's finest marathons.Soak up panoramic views of some of Britain's most

Further than a half-marathon, but not so long that it'll scupper the following week's training, the UK's 20-mile races are the unsung heroes of spring marathon training.Swap your usual long run for a 20-mile tune-up, and from busy start lines

for the charity Guide Dogs. Having competed in numerous half-marathons and seven consecutive Flora London Marathons – and determined to prove that sight loss is no barrier to human endurance – Dave took on his biggest challenge to date last year, becoming

of Wolverhampton consistently provide for runners of this West Midlands charity fundraiser. It’s testament to the popularity of the event that it has runners coming back year after year for both the full and the half-marathons along the streets of Britain’s 13th