10K (Greater Manchester, July 4) Expect to dig deep three times over in this challenging multi-lap course through Stockport’s oldest public park.The Abbey 10K (Cambridgeshire, July 8) Second staging of this flat, multi-terrain course across

popular multi-terrain fixture among runners of all abilities.-->Filling Up FastSodbury Slog, November 11OK, so these events aren't taking place until next month, but with places going like hotcakes you'll thank us for reminding you to enter now

Deciding when and where you race is set to get even harder this year, thanks to a tantalising line-up of new events. From exclusive private locales to innovative multi-activity ideas, we’ve picked seven teasing highlights to give you a taste of what

gravel trails through the 600-acre Arboretum site.-->Closing SoonAsh Excellent 8 (Somerset, September 9) Now in its 11th year, this multi-terrain event takes runners along rough tracks, over stiles and up leg-busting hills rewarding them

as this longstanding multi-terrain fixture. Despite being one of the toughest courses in the south-east, the North Downs 30K attracts a loyal following of runners year on year, though annual tweaks to the course keep it a fresh challenge for all who take part. Lung

) Wimbledon Audi 10K (London, March 30)Tough Challenge Marathon, March 16Tough Challenge Marathon - Wendover Woods (Buckinghamshire, March 16) There's much to be said for multi-lap courses: knowing what lies in store around each corner, stealing more than one

the brains of the bodies behind some of the UK’s most successful races and find out what really goes on behind the scenes before, during and after race-day. Of course, next time you find yourself toeing the line, don’t forget to spare a thought for these guys