by the crowds and the runners.2 Nike 10K, London, SeptemberWith so many new runners out for a great day, this really is as much a friendly ‘social gathering’ as a full-on race.3 Bupa Great North Run, Newcastle, SeptemberIt’s the world’s biggest half-marathon, so

One of the long-enduring and rarely questioned traditions associated with triathlon events of all kinds is the substantial pasta dinner the evening before race day. After all, who doesn't believe in the hearty, turbo-fuelling advantages of eating a

1. Flora London Marathon Where: London When: April 26It’s the big one. Twenty-eight years of racing; 35,000 runners; and 26.2 miles around the streets of London. For runners of all kinds from the international elite to run/walkers, the Flora

the route.. 2. Dorney Dash 10K Asthma UK 10K Windsor 10K series * Where: Berkshire When: throughout the year Head to 2012 Olympics venue Dorney Lake and its ultra-flat parkland for a phalanx of PB-crushing races. With peaceful scenery

1. PUMA Garburn Trail 24K Where: Cumbria When: June 6The race you rated as the most scenic in Britain is a stunner – a rough-and-tumble trail tour of the Lake District, complete with panoramic views. Its footpath and bridleway route

These are the races that received more than 15 reader votes for 2007. Click the race names to see more detailed ratings and comments. You can also see the races that received seven to 14 votes, and other highlights in the magazine top 50. Race name

These are the races that received more than 15 reader votes for 2006. Click the race names to see more detailed ratings and comments. You can also see the races that received seven to 14 votes, and other highlights on our overview page. Race name

The numbers in brackets are last year's position; the times are last year's men's and women's winning timesIf we've been given an event's details, you'll find it in the Race Diary.Another growing London Marathon event takes first place. It had a

You and race day: it's a date...Racing is terrific fun - and we're here to help you get you to race day in perfect form - whether it's your first race or your 50th! This index rounds up many of our best archived articles.The ones marked -- are our

The numbers in brackets are last year's position; the times are last year's men's and women's winning timesIf we've been given an event's details, you'll find it in the Race Diary.5K racesThe 5K race should be a huge growth area, but is still