Clarendon Way Marathon, Winchester: Sunday, October 13WHY RUN IT?Scenery, challengeA cross-country marathon. Run along the Clarendon Way from Winchester College to Wyvern College near Salisbury. There is also a half-marathon and a four-stage relay.FEES£12/£13, payable to Clarendo...

Cornish Marathon: Sunday, November 17WHY RUN IT?Challenge, scenery, Bodmin Moor, peaceA small winter road marathon, run over a tough, out-and-back course near Bodmin Moor with a 16-mile loop on the Moor itself.FEES£9/£10, payable to East Cornwall Harriers. Entries on dayENTRIES T...

Adidas Dublin City Marathon Monday, October 28WHY RUN IT?Atmosphere, speed, DublinA friendly and popular big-city event starting on the Quayside.FEESIreland: £20; UK: £30 (includes breakfast run), payable to Dublin City Marathon by October 11 (credit card accepted). No entries on...

Duchy Marathon: Sunday, September 8WHY RUN IT?Challenge, Cornish coast and moorsOne of Britain’s oldest marathons, which offers a challenging moorland and coastal route.FEES£6/£7, payable to Cornwall AC. Entries on dayENTRIES TOVance Webster, Tremeneth, Gulval, Churchtown, Penzan...

Great Langdale Marathon, Cumbria Sunday, September 8WHY RUN IT?Challenge, scenery, Lake DistrictRun from the Great Langdale nalley near Ambleside, one of the most beautiful parts of the Lake District, this is one of the toughest marathons around.FEES£11, payable to Langdale Marat...

Kodak Harrow Marathon, Middlesex: Sunday, November 4WHY RUN IT?A low-key winter event run from the Kodak Sports Ground close to London. The course is undulating, but it’s not too severe. The race is run together with a half-marathon.FEES£10/£11 payable to Harrow Charity Marathon ...

Leeds Marathon: Sunday, May 12WHY RUN IT?Atmosphere, value for moneyA long-established city marathon, which finishes outside the town hall, in the city centre.FEES£9.50/£10.50, payable to Leeds City Council by April 19. No entries on dayENTRIES TORun Leeds 2001, South Leeds Stadi...

Leicester Marathon: Sunday, November 17WHY RUN IT?Challenge, scenery, motor-racing circuitHeld successfully for the first time in 2001, the race is run from Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit. Held with a half-marathon.FEES£10/£11, payable to Birstall Running Club. Entries on dayE...

Loch Ness Marathon, Inverness: Sunday, September 29WHY RUN IT?Scenery, sightings of NessieA brand-new marathon, which will be run along the east bank of Loch Ness, and will finish close to Inverness Castle.FEES£23/£25, payable to The Scottish Community Foundation by September 1. ...

Longford BMW Cars Marathon, Ireland, Sunday August 25WHY RUN IT?Speed. Countryside. A rare marathon in the Midlands of Ireland, run through quiet Irish villages, close to the River Shannon.FEESEuros 25 payable to Longford Marathon by August 25. 35 Euros on day.ENTRIES TOLongford ...