10. Amsterdam MarathonThe Amsterdam Marathon has been run continuously since the late 1970s, but it is only in the last few years that it has earned a reputation to match that of the city. By the standards of the other events in this listing

is usually split into two – with the faster runners starting a few minutes ahead of those who intend to run 20 minutes or more.Best multi-stage eventThe demise of the Tour of Tameside left a vacuum in the multi-stages this year, and the best in our view

to the leisure centre for a dash to the finish line.What the organisers say:“It’s a great course for first-time racers.”What you said in 2003:KAM: "Good testing run. A well-organised event." Big Bopper: Despite a slow run, I managed to sprint at the end. I saw

As part of the ongoing reorganization of running and athletics throughout the country, UK Athletics, the governing body of the sport, is looking at the practicalities of a membership scheme for all runners. In order to make such a scheme attractive

to the public. Cue off-road running at its most serene, with some tough undulations, but plenty of rewarding views over Berkshire as runners leave the woods. Make sure you've got enough in the tank for the sharp uphill finish! There's also a 4K fun run

get encouragement and training advice in the build-up to the race, a special vest to run in, support crews along the route, an invite to a post-race party, and an immense sense of satisfaction. Look in the pages of Runner's World magazine in the run up

(Merseyside, Oct 10) City-centre event combining a half-marathon and a 10K through the streets of Liverpool.--Most Popular Races...Saab Salomon HellRunner 10, Hants, Oct 17 It seems as though adventure race organisers are always trying to go one better than

at least 26.2) away from the big city marathon experience, this is a relatively low-key event that nevertheless found itself placed ahead of the likes of London and Edinburgh in Runner’s World Top 10 Races 2007. Where the race scores highest is for its

Fairlands Valley Challenge Marathon, Hertfordshire Sunday, July 21WHY RUN IT?Trails, countryside, value for moneyA trail marathon starting at Stevenage, and offering free refreshments en route and a hot meal at the finish. There are also 19-mile

Gloucester Marathon: Sunday, October 7 (EVENT CANCELLED)WHY RUN IT?A small, low-key autumn marathon with a mildly undulating course on a mostly traffic-free route, and along flat country lanes by the banks of the River Severn. The race has two seven