Getty Images Off-road running might summon up dark memories of being sent round the school field in the cold. But there’s much more to going off-road. Springing along a forest trail is easier on your body than Tarmac, and the world beyond road
, March 14)Quiet roads, regular drinks stations and a choice of distances makes the Mad March 20 perfect spring-marathon preparation. With smooth tarmac to race on and a difference of just 82ft between the highest and lowest points of the race, it's a
atmosphere that’s hard to beat. More five-mile highlights... Braishfield Beer Race 5 (Hampshire, June 7) Tilty Hilly 5 (Essex, June 7)Long Eaton 5(Derbyshire, June 14) Colworth 5 (Bedfordshire, June 19)Run in the Wild 10K (Somerset, June 7) Try
