Round The TableName Andrew Taylor, Running High Events Organises Bath Half-Marathon (since 2000) Name Paul Magner, Trailplus Organises Off-road events including the Saab Salomon Hellrunner series, Helly Hansen adventure races and Puma Urban Escape

of this fast, flat fixture makes it an ideal event for spectators, while a jam-packed programme of family-friendly activities – including a 3K fun run, local radio roadshow and face-painting – is sure to appeal to those planning to make a day of it. Be sure

Deciding when and where you race is set to get even harder this year, thanks to a tantalising line-up of new events. From exclusive private locales to innovative multi-activity ideas, we’ve picked seven teasing highlights to give you a taste of what

-largest marathon, renowned for its flat, fast course, an overall elevation drop of 230ft and crowds of merry supporters. Registration closes next month though, so get your skates on if you want to be part of the 2008 event.Jane Tomlinson's "Run For All" 10K (Leeds

’ fun run simply heighten the sense of community in the town’s market square, where all three fixtures start and finish. Though billed as undulating, the absence of any particularly testing gradients verifies the event’s reputation as a quick course

time and again for its locale, finisher mementos and overall camaraderie. Two concurrent fun runs add to the event’s reputation as a great day out for the whole family – just be sure to leave any PB expectations at home.

flat course is bursting with PB potential, though many an early-season heatwave has thwarted record-hunters in previous years. Bring the whole family to make a day of it - a 3K fun run after the main event is the perfect introduction to running

race by running the route in reverse may seem like a somewhat quirky idea, but that's exactly the challenge organisers of this point-to-point multi-terrain event have chosen to undertake. A record number of runners are expected to tackle the route

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