Distance: 1.9K/ 90K/ 21KWhen: June 26Where: Ullswater, Lake DistrictFirst man: Martin Cain 4:33:25First woman: Wendy McBride 5:40:50Last finisher: 10:11:46No of finishers: 327A day in the lakes: sounds like a summer picnic in perfect surroundings

Where and when?Sunday, February 29, Pewsey, WiltshireWhat is it?There are tough multiterrain races, and then there are really tough multiterrain races. The Terminator fits squarely into the latter category. The course starts in a reasonably

. Now in its 21st year, the race kicks off a few miles outside the town centre. After a couple of downhill miles and a sweeping tour of Southborough, the race levels off before reaching Bidborough Ridge, offering some delightful views over the Kentish

for half-marathons in 1988 and the first to introduce electronic chip timing, and we’re currently the only event that still operates a free crèche on race-day. Every year, people joke about me putting my feet up after the race but don’t believe it. You

drinks stations along the route, as well as countless food stops serving local delicacies from foie gras, oysters and entrecote steak, to ham, cheese and fruit. The party starts well before the race begins though. In the days leading up to the Saturday

conditions to expect, but bear in mind that the Bupa Great North Run has frequently turned out to be a late-summer scorcher, so it’s best to cater for all eventualities.Start with your race number, timing chip, safety pins, charity vest (if applicable), race-day

’ll calculate the mile or kilometre splits you'll need to hit along the way. Print it out and pop it on your wrist for race-day; print out another and give it to your supporters so they’ll know when to spot you.The Big Day Bookmark these essential event guides

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itself on our doorstep.Steeple chase: the race was run against a backdrop of villages, churches and rolling hills-->Here's how it works: you navigate your way from one day's race village to the next, using a specially prepared map and instructions

Leicester Marathon: Sunday, November 17WHY RUN IT?Challenge, scenery, motor-racing circuitHeld successfully for the first time in 2001, the race is run from Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit. Held with a half-marathon.FEES£10/£11, payable