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
Snowdonia Marathon, Wales: Sunday, October 27WHY RUN IT?Challenge, sceneryOne of Britains toughest marathons, run over a scenic course in the shadow of Snowdon.FEES£10/£11, payable to The National Trust by September 30ENTRIES TONational Trust
, and fellow Brit Zoe West, who hared around the cobbled streets of the Old City to win the ladies’ half marathon in 1:26:03.Not marathon fit? With a range of race distances including a half, 10K and kids’ mini-run, there’s no reason for any of the family
of Outstanding Natural Beauty June 13 Saab Salomon South Downs Marathon, West Sussex 94% (see more) Running through White Ways Country Park and Arundel Castle, with a relay option June 14 Bustinskin Coastal Challenge 26 Race 2, Dorset New event
rationing a reality of daily life, the idea of running for fitness or weight-loss is incomprehensible. That's one of the main reasons why former London Marathon winner and running tour operator Mike Gratton wanted to create an event in Cuba. The Caribbean
in the impressive Don Valley Stadium. The race also hosts a half-marathon and fun run.FEES£10/£11, payable to Sheffield Marathon Ltd by April 18. Entries on day (+£3)ENTRIES TOSheffield Marathon (Dept RW), 8 Sandygate Park Road, Sheffield S10 5TY (0114-230 8429
to the excitement." Watch out for: The Lifeboat Challenge Race: a battle-royal between lifeboat crews from around Europe. Any extras? Prizes for the first man and woman to reach 2.5K, plus spot prizes.Includes a 5K fun run.How to enter:Click here:
event’s vibe. Runners cover a 10K off-road course through Catton Park and get the thrill of running in the dark. Enter online now.3. Box Hill Knacker Cracker 10KSurrey, January 1 You’d think the last thing most people would want to do on New Year’s Day
.FEES£20, payable to Belfast Marathon Committee by April 12. Entries on day (£25)ENTRIES TOBelfast Marathon, PO Box 39, Belfast BT2 8BL (0128 90 270345) E-MAILleisure@belfastcity.gov.ukWEBSITEwww.belfastcity.gov.uk/marathon
, finishing in Dock Park.FEES£10 (SAF affiliated only)/£12, payable to Dumfries Marathon by March 16. No entries on day.ENTRIES TOM Cole, 47 Rotchell Road, Dumfries DG2 7SD (01855 841276)E-MAILmichael@davidcole.demon.co.uk