the hilly Lincolnshire Wolds in this single-lap road race. This long-standing event has a loyal field of runners, who value the smooth organisation, great facilities and friendly atmosphere. 5. Stockport 10, Greater ManchesterDate in 2012: Dec (TBC

Nearing Gorey Castle to the east of the islandFew of us can comprehend the strength and stamina required to complete the swim leg of an Ironman (2.4 miles), let alone a 44-mile open water swim around Jersey. But for longstanding forumite Dr Nic Twinks (aka Nicola Joyce), circumna...

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great meeting place for RW forum members!The 2004 race is on March 7 , and we're delighted to offer you safe, secure online entry weeks before the rest of the world can sign up by post - and at the same price!Entry forms go out in December

of Christmas pudding to burn off (still). After a steep downhill stretch, the race begins to level out before rising once more near the halfway mark. The rest of the course tours the delightful local parklands and playing fields, before a fast downhill finish

with a friendly stranger.As Josie Jump says, "10K run then forum picnic and a good cause: couldn't be better :-)"Need more persuasion? One lucky random entrant will win a pair of running shoes every year for the rest of their life! Sounds like just

for you, you can opt to participate in just a single day’s stage instead, which is hardly a soft option. You get a special atmosphere in this kind of multi-stage event, with plenty of bonding going on during the slog itself, but most of all over a beer

. Competitors often end up in informal pairs or teams, and this year there's an official team prize. The race provides and transports tents, breakfast and an evening meal, but you have to run with your week's food and the rest of your kit.A few more things you

-breaker or welcome rest-stop, depending on your goal).  Though south London may not be your first choice for an away race, the two local running clubs (Striders and Harriers) who organised the town's first-ever half marathon made the best of the location. Runners

of the latter treated it like the Pamplona Running of the Bulls.The Eton finish was as impeccably organised as the rest of the event - personal namechecks at the line, medals, massages and more. Baggage drops and coaches seamlessly dealt with the point