ourselves somewhere, and meet others for a few hours to chat/eat/drink etc, many not leaving until 6 p.m.This year it will be £10 each,(to be collected by cheque,in advance),all inclusive (free to under 16's), and that includes hire of the marquee, food

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

-long battle against gravity. Gravity has lost the last few rounds and his 10K PB has consequently improved from 50 to 35 minutes, and half-marathon from 1:55 to 1:20.Most likely to: Fuel up on mucky-fat sarnies Did you know? Njord retired from crown

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

-grabbing event. Local lass Sally Spencer didn't hold back: "I thought the start only 200 metres from my front door would be a big bonus, but it was chaotic." And Mark Strickland said: "I think that the arrival of 15,000 runners took Bristol by surprise. Good job

November 2006 to November 2007.1 Northumberland Coastal RunWhen? July 15Why? The first Northumberland Coastal Run took place in 1979 with just 12 competitors. Last year over 800 runners assembled to tackle 14 miles of seaside scenery on the point