."My first 10K and it has converted me from a non-runner. The organisation was amazingly efficient and I felt welcome even as a plodding beginner. Will be back but hopefully without the short walking breaks next year!" Anne MartinReader Reviews | 2010 Race

that includes a bottle of locally brewed beer. New Year Box Hill Knacker Cracker 12K, Surrey, Jan 1 Have you made your New Year's resolutions yet? Because entering more races in 2005 has to be one of them. And why not start with this cracker of a race

, this race in the Spanish capital has attracted more than 16,000 runners a year since 1964. Split into two distinct categories - one for the amateur and the other for the more professional runner – this 10K evening dash takes competitors on a course through

, made famous by 1940s long-distance running legend and former-world record holder Gunder Hägg. Only 129 runners finished the 2008 edition, so you’ll be in select company. A 14.5K race is also offered. Race website: www.vertex.cx Tjejmilen (August)2009

TW: When did you first race in Kona?SN: It's my fifth start. I was an age grouper in 2006 when I was still working then. I went full time in 2007 and won Ironman UK, which was a much better result than I expected. This will be my fifth Ironman

- with 11,000 runners taking part in Wales's biggest road race - and organisers have promised 2010 will be an even brighter prospect thanks to further race-day improvements."Great atmosphere, great route, great race in general... this was my first

, but runnersworld.co.uk is handling all online entries right now. Just click here. As well as being the exclusive online-entry provider, we're delighted to be bringing our free pacing groups to the race once again, to hit targets from 1:30 to 2:30. See you

-country 3%Triathlon 2%Trail races 2%Fell 1%Adventure 1%Ultra 1%I take part in races... Never 21%1-11 times a year 68%12-24 times a year 9%25-52 times a year 2%More than once a week 0%I also do these sports... Gym 16%Swimming 18%Walking (hill walking

. This will be Alison's 13th marathon. Matt Pullen Matt finished his first half-marathon at the age of 17, and his first marathon at 18 in London. Since this early start, he’s notched up 15 marathons, and 2009 marks his 10th attempt at the Flora London

. The marathon coincides with a runners’ festival that attracts 160,000 visitors. The race has been organized every year since 1990 – before that it took place intermittently. Race website: www.marathoneindhoven.nl Zevenheuvelenloop, Nijmegen (November)2009 Date