GETTY IMAGES With so much to think about before your first marathon – what to wear, when to eat and how to pace yourself for starters – it’s no wonder your anxiety levels can soar during the build-up to race-day. Who ca...
(£1000), four silver (£500) and eight bronze (£250).If your club coffers need topping with help for facilities, travel, equipment or kit, apply today.All clubs and organisations based in the UK and Republic of Ireland can apply. It’s also worth getting
!"Gareth Davis, on the Snowdonia Marathon. Obviously, any event that involves thick mud, tunnels, ice cold water, barbed wire and fire is going to come top of our tough races category. Others in our top five, though, offer a different kind of challenge.1 Tough
Adidas Flora London Half "Edinburgh is a beautiful city and there is lots to see even on a fairly short run." Elaine Davis, on the Capital City Challenge 10KThese aren’t all new events, but they are all first-time entrants in our top 100.1 Adidas
Bupa Great North Run: A day to remember"Fantastic organisation!! Generous quality T-shirt. Everything was beautifully planned." Peter Hosking, on the Nike 10K Sometimes it’s hard to say just what makes a run so good. You might not set a PB but something about the event just leave...
Lochaber Marathon: fast, flat and with some great scenery too "Superbly organised, beautiful countryside and a great atmosphere. Looking forward to next year!" Harriet Cameron, on the Windsor Half.If you don’t mind slowing yourself down a little and taking in more than the runner...
1. Southport MAD DOG Seaside 10K, MerseysideDate in 2012: February 12This year’s 10K top dog, a flat race taking in town, country and seaside scenery, also comes highly recommended for beginners. With chip timing, a medal, a techical tee memento (in
With Usain Bolt looking to smash his own 100m world record the year 2012 truly is the Year of Speed. Now Puma is giving you the chance to get Faas and furious.Puma is giving you the chance to prove your pace in the Bolt Speed Test. At venues around the country, you’ll get the cha...
-friendly race also lays on top facilities at the riverside race HQ. Enter online. 6. Kent Coastal Half-Marathon, Margate, KentDate in 2012: September 2It’s not just the stunning coastal scenery that’ll take your breath away – following the Thanet coastline, you
Spring's the perfect time to pick up the pace – or the pieces – of your running regime. The weather's warming up, and runners' diaries will be packed with top racing opportunities over a huge range of distances and terrains. Whether you're worried
