of the big day. Race hard to be London's speediest Santa or just enjoy taking part in this feelgood event. Enter online now.Liverpool Santa Dash 5K (Liverpool, December 5)In Liverpool they don't do things by halves. Not content to be the largest festive race
's no surprise this race attracts PB chasers every year but beginners will be reassured by the supportive, friendly atmosphere and a real mix of abilities in the 500-stong field. Wipe off your sweat with a fluffy finisher's towel before settling back and enjoying
Success tastes so much sweeter for long distance runner Chris Thompson after pushing through six long years of injury to return to formidable form. After taking silver in the 10,000m at the European Championships, expect Mo Farah's close friend
the family can enjoy a Halloween treat in the Cheshire countryside. Keep all ages amused with the one mile fun run which has prizes for the best costumes. Then the main event, the Hellraiser race, is an adult only affair. Costumes are optional but getting
along the way making sure you'll never have a dull moment. Some fast times will be notched up in this event, chosen as the County 10 Mile Championship and the final race in the 2011 Leicestershire Road Running League. However, even if you're not a speed
busy with 1,400 competitors ready to get started. This year the Valencia Triathlon came under the Tri Grand Prix umbrella and the slick professional touches were immediately obvious - the cheery race commentary, the hordes of eager volunteers
The Beast 5 (Leicestershire, September 19) With 33 obstacles usually designed for horses, this is a trail race with a difference. Canter along one five-mile lap or push yourself to a double ten mile challenge as you clamber and climb over high
better than I thought and I'm still really enjoy training even after my first year. In the competitions you get so much adrenaline and it's so raw -you just have to run, and that's what I really like about it.You finished fifth in the T44 100m event
woodland of Sherwood Pines. A good mix of inclines and flat trails should keep you entertained over the two lap Robin Hood 10K, testing Evil Sheriff duathlon, single lap Maid Marian 5K or the family-friendly Little John 2K. The race has a friendly
