, thanks to the race organisers and JJB Sports (Williamson Square, Liverpool).At the end of August, the winners will be announced here and on www.runliverpool.org.ukFind out more about the Santa Dash and enter the event here.The Liverpool Santa Dash is now

figure in British running. Over a third of the entry price goes to charity, too.Good weather is guaranteed*, and an RW forum picnic area is taking shape, with dozens of RW members in the race already. Bring a flan, and be ready to strike up conversation

competitors with racing advice from legendary Chrissie Wellington, three time Ironman World Champion. Discover her mental strategies for racing at your best during the long haul event. Bring along family and friends and arrange in advance where they

still enjoy a great race - this beginner-level adventure event is suitable for all abilities. Once you cross the finish line, prepare to be pampered at the luxurious Zest Village and look forward to discovering all the treats in your must-have goody bag

the family can enjoy a Halloween treat in the Cheshire countryside. Keep all ages amused with the one mile fun run which has prizes for the best costumes. Then the main event, the Hellraiser race, is an adult only affair. Costumes are optional but getting

views like these, expect a field of at least 200 runners for this new event.”Watch out for: The new shoes that give the race its name. Any extras?A T-shirt for your effortsHow to enter:Click here:

huge range of terrain over the five-mile course, and free beer waiting at the water station for thirsty runners. Beginners still sporting shiny white running shoes may want to reconsider their footwear though, as this race will see them get seriously

at my PC late at night looking for an event with a difference, I stumbled across a race website for The North Pole Marathon. It instantly seemed to tick all the boxes. A race run entirely on ice, in temperatures as low as –30C, in the middle

Where and when?Sunday, March 14, SussexWhat is it?After finishing in second place, in RW's top 100 races of 2003 (behind the FLM), a race preview of the 2004 edition became almost inevitable.The route is demanding (to start with, at least

that we were still alive. Inside race HQ, hot drinks and treats made everything feel much better and I have seldom seen such a bunch of dementedly happy-looking runners.  This event has everything that makes British running great: dappled sunlight across