of the country’s top races, selected by Runner’s World France’s Editor Gaël Couturier. Start planning your fancy-dress costume now.La Champenoise (May)2009 Date: May 16This half-marathon through the vineyards of France’s Champagne region features 'revitalising
Marathon. Party On...The race was so much fun that I'm already planning my fancy-dress costume for next year's circus theme. I imagine runners being fired out of cannons, balancing on elephants and falling over each other in big clown feet. I've even
-marathon makes it a great family event, with both races starting at the same time. Race website: www.omdiedam.co.za Two Oceans Marathon 56K & Half-Marathon (March/April) 2009 Date: April 11The Two Oceans Marathon claims to be the world’s most scenic race