World War - calls for the original five-mile fixture to be replaced by the more popular 10K distance have been heeded, but rest assured, the race nevertheless retains its quintessentially local flavour. More short-distance options...Wendover Multi

Kingston Breakfast Run, March 30Filling Up Fast...Asics Kingston Breakfast Run (Surrey, March 30) Despite the early start, more than 3,000 runners are expected to turn out for this flat, fast race along the banks of the river Thames, taking

-old race has become a county institution, presided over by the resident Town Reeve.The elliptical course takes runners on a testing tour of Suffolk’s beautiful Waveney Valley, curving to and from Beccles via a string of pretty villages. Some tough uphill

Where and when? Saturday, September, 27, Harwich, Essex.What is it? If you’re looking for an event with a more European flavour, this might fit the bill. With more than 500 runners making the trip from Holland, Belgium and Germany, the Discovery

Where and when?Sunday, February 1, LancashireWhat is it?Top tip: enter a fine February race right now, while you're bright and motivated - and come the dark days of January, you'll have no excuse but to train up for it.Early-February races are a

, Different Strokes.Despite being one of the shortest races RW has had the opportunity to preview, the Hillingdon 5 has everything a great race should have. A cracking course, mixed with scenic countryside and top-notch marshalling. The action kicks off with a

. 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

Where and when? Sunday, September, 14, Cardiff.What is it? Now in its 18th year, this 2000-strong run takes in the city centre as well as the scenic Parklands and Cardiff castle. The race finshes with a dash around the Millenium Stadium.What you

Where and when?Sunday, January 18, KentWhat is it?The Dartford 10 has grown in stature since it was first run four years ago. After an early start at the local leisure centre, the race heads into Kent. The first couple of miles are over main roads

Where and when?Sunday, March 14, SussexWhat is it?After finishing in second place, in RW's top 100 races of 2003 (behind the FLM), a race preview of the 2004 edition became almost inevitable.The route is demanding (to start with, at least