Sri Chinmoy Marathon: Sunday, September 15WHY RUN IT?A friendly marathon run on park roads and footpaths. The race’s flatness just about compensates for the tedium of 26 laps, though all runners have a lap counter and it’s ideal for pacing. Note: We

Isle of Man Marathon: Sunday, August 11WHY RUN IT?Challenge, solitude, value for moneyOne of Britain’s best-value events (the price includes a buffet and transport to and from start), but also one of Britain’s smallest – only 78 ran last year

Lochaber Team Strides Marathon, Inverness-shire, Scotland Sunday, April 28WHY RUN IT?Speed, scenery, ScotlandRun in the shadow of Britain’s biggest mountain (Ben Nevis), this is surprisingly one of the UK’s fastest courses.FEES£13 (SAF affiliated

Yorkshireman Off-Road Marathon: Sunday, September 9WHY RUN IT?A tough fell event (2500ft of climbing) over an approximate marathon distance at Haworth for teams of twoFEES£14 per team (or £8 individual) , payable to Keighley & Craven AC by September

3= New York City MarathonIf any marathon could honestly claim to be the world’s favourite, it is New York City. No other event attracts such a high proportion of international runners from so wide a range of countries. They are drawn by the unique

Sheffield A+S Leisure Group Marathon, Yorkshire Sunday, April 28WHY RUN IT?Challenge, atmosphere, the race HQ, value for moneyThis is the North’s equivalent to London. It is an atmospheric event run over an urban two-lap route finishing

MARATHON CANCELLEDWyre Forest Marathon and 1/2M: Sunday, June 24WHY RUN IT?A low key marathon on an exceptionally attractive course through the Wyre Forest starting from the Wyre Forest Visitor Centre. It is held together with a half-marathon

Afford Rent-a-Car Potteries Marathon, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire: Sunday, June 16WHY RUN IT?Challenge, atmosphere, supportBritain’s top summer marathon has five notable hills, and celebrates its 21st anniversary this year. The mostly urban route

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