:51:26Point-to-point city marathon that took a dip in 2001 on new course 2002 date: October11 Snowdonia Marathon (14) 2:37:14/3:12:13A very tough course through mountainous North Wales 2002 date: October 2712 Blackpool Asics Marathon 2:37:38/3:16:52A very fast

Texas marathon, which many Americans feel should be in the world’s top 10. The course is fast and quite scenic, and at this time of year the weather in Texas is gorgeous. Contact www.attaustinmarathon.comLos Angeles MarathonMonth: MarchOne of the world

of the above races: 2:09 Events 0870 3500 209; Sports Tours International 0161-703 8161; Nirvana 01670 859300.If you’re travelling independently, you’ll find that most event organisers speak English, although it is easier to contact them in writing via e

Bridge. The course is quick, and the city is always worth a visit. Contact: Prague International Marathon, Zahoranskeho 3, 120 00 Prague 2; tel 0042 022 491 9209; e-mail marathon@pim.cz; web www.pim.czCity Pier City Half-MarathonMonth: MarchThe Hague

them put you off. The 13th Prague Marathon on May 13, 2007 offers a chance to run around one of the most stunning cities in Europe. The event brings sport and culture together – the course is lined with a multiplicity of live musicians, and you can

rather than hot and the hoards of summer tourists have yet to arrive so you're guaranteed a memorable weekend in a wonderful city. Expected runners: 14,000 PB Potential: 7/10 Contact: Viale B, Bardanzellu 65, 00155 Roma, Italy; 0039 06 40 65 064; fax

hours after the race and may linger for up to a week after the marathon. For the first 24 hours after the race, apply ice (wrapped in a cloth) frequently to any painful parts of your legs, keeping it on for about 12 minutes at a time. Elevate your feet

Robin Hood 1/2M (16) 1:08:15/1:17:09An interesting race around the city of Nottingham 2002 date: September 159 Windsor Nike 1/2M (11) 1:07:51/1:18:37Tough and testing route through Windsor Great Park 2002 date: September 10 City of Norwich 1/2M (34) 1:05:10/1:18:35

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.More than 60 races made the grade, based on everything from “the sheer joy of running in a famous city" (Anne McGrane on the magic of the Paris Marathon) to this: “It was 10pm and a new moon was rising. The dune was awe-inspiring, a long ridge of sand