-solved riddle.The race start promises to be a hub of activity as runners run to and from the various checkpoints - providing ample entertainment for spectators or family in tow - while the grounds of Blaise Castle offer an inspirational backdrop to this mind

calendar, run along quiet country lanes and through a handful of quaint villages, as well as the historic market town of Newport Pagnell. Some taxing undulations in the opening miles make for a stirring start, but fast times are still possible.Filling Up

) incline and a spectator-friendly track start and finish.Muscular Dystrophy Run Holkham Hall (Norfolk, August 5) The grounds and deer park of one of Norfolk’s most majestic homes make a grandiose setting for this two-lap multi-terrain 10K. --Filling fast

certain time will receive a slice of a communal cash fund – you never know, armed with that information, you might just run your best sprint finish ever. More racing highlights in the Midlands...Stratford Summer Six (Warwickshire, July 7)Birmingham & Black

Closing SoonHurry, you won't be able to enter these races for much longer...10K Trail Run in Glorious Goodwood (West Sussex, June 3) Last ever staging of this challenging but charming cross-country course through beautiful Sussex farmland

, bananas and fruitcake – provide runners with much-needed sustenance, while the prospect of free homemade stew for all finishers is a certified heart-warmer on the more exposed stretches. --London Peace Run 5K (Greenwich Park, September 9) With its lush

can only make a sensible assessment from mile 18 onwards. – SkipIf you are doing run/walk, do it from the beginning (crowds permitting). – NessieDon't let the adrenaline take over, even if you’re running at a speed that is slower than you trained at

of Marrakech is a tick-list destination among experience-hungry globe-trotters, and the highlight of its running calendar perfectly combines an exotic encounter with a simple road race.Thousands of runners - whose nationalities are as diverse as their abilities

. Be prepared for a fair stretch of uphill running, though locals claim the course presents nothing too arduous for the 10K first-timer. Rotary Shakespeare Marathon (and Half-Marathon) (Warwickshire, April 27) Enjoy a dose of Olde England in this predominantly

, November 10) Canal locks and bridges comprise the only inclines in this otherwise flat, point-to-point race along the towpaths of the river Lee.--Filling Up Fast…Luton Marathon, December 2Luton Marathon (Bedfordshire, December 2) This three-lap course