If you ran a Trailblazer race last year, you'll already know what knockout events they are. If you didn't, read on.Trailblazer, sponsored by Saucony, is a firm and fast 10K trail run set in stunning woodland. There are three locations to choose from

.com, 350 runners lined up to support the duo in their very own charity half-marathon. The road course took in the lads' usual stomping ground, and the friendly atmosphere made this race one of the most welcoming events on last year’s running calendar

. Andy Reading 10K Oxon, Dec 12 After a five-year absence, the Andy Reading 10K has made a welcome return to the race diary. Formerly known as the Bicester 10K, the race now has a new course and promises to be a slickly organized event, pooling

here. Next year’s 20th edition of the town’s popular half-marathon is a great opportunity for some winter sun and stunning racing. As well as running past historical buildings such as a 16th century fortress, you’ll enjoy views over the town’s beaches

race will mark the 30th edition of the event, which starts in one of the city’s most attractive parks and passes over two bridges to offer great views of Gothenburg and its harbour restaurants. An afternoon start also ensures there’s plenty of time

-distance record at Challenge Roth (8:18:32), breaking her own record, and she also won Ironman South Africa. She has never lost an Ironman race. She is unlikely to lose this one.Julie Dibens (UK)The 36-year-old from Salisbury came third at Kona in 2010, a

no distractions, and if that's not enough to spur on, just think of the amount the event raises for charity - last year's event raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for Help the Aged. "Super-fast, brilliantly organised race, especially considering the size

It was the most talked-about new race of this year. It took 9000 runners round the legendary Grand Prix motor racing track at Silverstone, Northants. It's the official warm-up race of the Flora London Marathon - and most importantly, it was a

as the occasional Masters track race. Andy’s set up for the team spirit of his pacing group – he often heads to the Green Belt and Welsh Castles relay events as part of a team. Ros TaborThis will be Ros' second year pacing our 9-minute-mile group around

before 7K across the beach and 9K through woods and dunes. The wind, weather and beach mean this popular race continues to grow every year, attracting 16,000 to the 2008 edition. Race website: www.egmondhalvemarathon.nl City-Pier-City Run, The Hague