Where and when?Sunday, January 18, Stratford-Upon-AvonWhat is it?After 25 years, the Ronhill Roman 9 has been replaced by the Not the Roman IX. What's the difference?Apart from the name, not a lot. It's held on the same traditional date in January

up the tiniest amount of excess “padding”. (Women's version available)Sniff test Two runsContact www.nike.comRonhill Aspire Crew - £20 This ladies T-shirt is the joint-cheapest tested and, like the Concurve, is pretty simple. It has flat seams

commented that it didn’t wick as well as might be hoped, but it performed very well on really cold days. Its slim fit and good looks should win admirers.Contact www.asics.co.ukRonhill Aspiration Windlite Gilet, £30 This very light gilet, made from Ronhill’s

.Contact www.pearlizumi.com; 00800 7327 5498Ronhill Elite Women's Capri – £28Ronhill Elite Capri tights are great for running in milder weather. The Powerlite fabric is light, comfortable and easily the best on test for staying cool on the run. The elasticated

to the body.How cool? * Contact www.subzero.co.ukRonhill Vizion Viloft Zip Tee, £30, 212g Although thin, the Viloft thermal material used in the Ronhill Vizion top does a great job of both insulating and wicking away moisture. It’s also light, and very soft

smelling bad.Contact www.puma.comRonhill Aspiration LS Crew, £27 A really smooth, soft, comfortable tee that feels almost summery. In fact, it has SPF50 so works as well for protection in the blazing sun as warmth in the cold. It’s made from Hydro

and soft enough to be worn alone, while the jacket proved to be water-resistant and warm. The three layers felt bulky at first, as the outer two were fairly loose, but on the run they offered good freedom of movement and effective wicking. Contact www.puma.comRonhill

repellent rather than waterproof, but is a great jacket for whipping out when the weather changes – it scrunches up in to a built-in pocket so can be carried easily. Contact www.patagonia.comRonhill Aspiration Windlite, £40 Weight 128gThis good

riding up and the little window at the bottom of the right sleeve to keep your watch visible demonstrate this is a jacket designed by someone who is using it.Contact 01753 689 160; www.raidlight.comRonhill Women's Elite - £40Weight 132gThe Women's Elite

and the snug fit, testers did feel the sock was better suited for colder conditions than summertime running. Ronhill Cushion £7 Fibre content 70% Coolmax, 27% nylon, 3% spandexShort description A well-cushioned Coolmax running sock with impact pads