The HistoryToday Boston draws around 25,000 starters, a big contrast to the 193 runners in 1948. Demand for race places has exploded in recent years - the 2010 event sold out in 67 days, while this year's race maxed out in just eight hours
France's most madcap marathon, the Marathon du Medoc, returned on September 10. This year more than 7,000 runners took part in the costumed chase through the Medoc wine growing region's most illustrious chateaux, with 23 boozy drinks stations en
the South Downs Way and the National Trail. Not ready for the full marathon? Then round up your running friends and enter the relay event instead. Enter online now.7. Farnham Pilgrim MarathonSurrey, September 19 Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims along
stunning scenery in events like the Team Strides Lochaber Marathon (April 10) or the North Devon AONB Marathon (June 26) - or try out new events including the Richmond Park Marathon (May 15) or the Centurion North Downs Way Marathon (August 13).With dozens
rationing a reality of daily life, the idea of running for fitness or weight-loss is incomprehensible. That's one of the main reasons why former London Marathon winner and running tour operator Mike Gratton wanted to create an event in Cuba. The Caribbean
Whether you're a newcomer to the world of marathon running, or a seasoned competitor on the hunt for a tougher challenge, bookmark this guide for a year of marathon magic.Soak up panoramic views some of Britain's most stunning scenery in events like
of congestion. But these minor caveats aside, this is quite simply a must-run race.Find out more at nycmarathon.org or visit 209events.com for all-inclusive NYC Marathon trips, which offer guaranteed entry to the race.GET THERE Virgin Atlantic (virginatlantic
excruciatingly hilly and slow and offer a far greater challenge than London on both road and trail. Apart from the hilly events, many of the races here offer an ideal opportunity for attacking that marathon PB without having to take several minutes just to cross
Your fame doesn’t end on marathon day - come and tell the world how the FLM 2009 was for you! Simply drop us a line with your story and we'll add it to our growing gallery of reader reports below.Here's an idea of the sort of questions you could
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