of the historic Clarendon Way. Last year saw the race being reversed from Salisbury to Winchester, which proved to be a popular amendment, so is continuing this year. With no serious hills, it’s best described as gently challenging – unless the weather decides

Sheffield Half-Marathon 4,373 runners sped through the city with steely determination, and this year’s race is on track to be just as sharply contested, by up to 5,000 from as far afield as Argentina, Canada and the United States. The start and finish

The Flora London Marathon is a race of extremes and surprises and the 2007 race was no exception. After last year’s continuous drizzle, runners knew they were in for a hard time with the sun shining strongly from the outset and temperatures set

for 25 years. The calm lakeside course, peaceful pine-covered forests – and breathtaking views from the top of the race’s tough climb – make the Round the Lakes 20 a sight to behold. The contours of the Elan Valley mean it’s not all easy going

mates to have a big laugh at you!"Marianne Taylor: "This race really did make my year - brilliant fun."Quicksand 15, Kent, Sept 19 If you missed out on a place at the Grizzly, this could be the next best thing - a well-organised 15-mile multiterrain

also feeds into its addictive nature – regular runners see the same faces each week, get dragged along to the next race and it snowballs from there. Roger says, “It's addictive. Put it this way - I've done over 40 marathons a year for the last six years

the two-lap route, the Mad March 20 boasts a friendly bustling atmosphere whichever distance you pick. Enter online nowFinchley 20 (Middlesex, March 28)Make this the year you try the UK’s longest-running 20-mile race. Its well-trodden course consists

competitors with racing advice from legendary Chrissie Wellington, three time Ironman World Champion. Discover her mental strategies for racing at your best during the long haul event. Bring along family and friends and arrange in advance where they

to tackle the tricky river crossing, followed by further climbs near and around Cotswold Way and the - now open to the course - manor house.Last year the race attracted nearly 700 runners and you can expect at least that many this year.What the organisers

Distance: 1.5K/ 43K/ 10KWhere: Bowness-on-Windermere, CumbriaWhen: July 3First man: Steven Garner 2:27:39First woman: Christine Johnson 2:37:12Last finisher: 4:35:43No of finishers: 157Anyone who took part in this race last year could be forgiven