is usually split into two – with the faster runners starting a few minutes ahead of those who intend to run 20 minutes or more.Best multi-stage eventThe demise of the Tour of Tameside left a vacuum in the multi-stages this year, and the best in our view

for you, you can opt to participate in just a single day’s stage instead, which is hardly a soft option. You get a special atmosphere in this kind of multi-stage event, with plenty of bonding going on during the slog itself, but most of all over a beer

; going off-road; exploring south-east London September 25Atlantic Coast 3-Day Challenge, Cornwall 100% (see more) Hills, hills and more hills; multi-day challenges; Cornish coastal scenery September 27New Forest Marathon, Hampshire 86% (see more) A

Eddie's Half-Marathon, November 2 Closing Soon... Rainforest 10K (London, November 2) Help protect endangered rainforests by signing up for this multi-lap charity run in North London’s Finsbury Park.Eddie's Half-Marathon (Highlands, November 2

Gorgeous multi-terrain event set along the pretty waterside paths of the River Avon.18. Halloween 5 Nite Run (93%, 90%, 21 ratings) Where? Berkshire When? October 31Scare yourself silly – and raise money for charity – with this self-illuminated night run

preparation for longer, multi-day events. While in previous years the race has been run in one direction only, 2008 heralds the introduction of new options - not only can entrants choose when and which direction to run, but those seeking an even greater test

time and again for its locale, finisher mementos and overall camaraderie. Two concurrent fun runs add to the event’s reputation as a great day out for the whole family – just be sure to leave any PB expectations at home.

, August 24) Pewsey Vale Half-Marathon (Wiltshire, August 24) London Pride Run 10K, August 16London Pride Run 10K (August 16) In just five years, the London Pride Run has become the UK’s largest mass participation event for the gay and lesbian

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

or multi-day relay – whatever gets your competitive tastebuds tingling, you’ll find stacks of suggestions to add to your must-do fixture list. A quick word of warning though: you might want to start organising your 2008 diary soon. After all, once word gets