The numbers in brackets are last year's position; the next figure is the race's overall score out of 1000.If we've been given an event's details, you'll find it in the Race Diary.The UK Top 100, 2001 1 London Marathon (1) 894 2 Great North Run (2

for the next couple of places, with Robin Hood’s size (despite a few organisational problems) just inching it ahead of the smaller, but more scenic, Lochaber.1 Flora London Marathon (1) 2:07:11/2:23:57The greatest race in the world? Probably 2002 date: April

woefully under-represented. Only the winner made the top 100, though the other two races are building up their popularity.1 Stevenage Fila 5K (1) 14:11/16:04Fast, town-based event 2002 date: May2 Bath Druck 5K 14:13/16:41Another quick event 2002 date: March

successful return in 2001. Last year’s winner, the Alsager 5, was a clear second. However, all the others in the top five are new.1 Victory 5 23:18/26:31Fast and flat Portsmouth event with excellent facilities 2002 date: December2 Alsager Asics 5 (1) 23

The numbers in brackets are last year's position; the times are last year's men's and women's winning timesIf we've been given an event's details, you'll find it in the Race Diary.While almost doubling its size caused some logistical problems, the BUPA Great South Run’s growth in...

The numbers in brackets are last year's position; the times are last year's men's and women's winning timesIf we've been given an event's details, you'll find it in the Race Diary.The BUPA Great North Run easily retains its position as the UK’s top

competitive battle to be number one – but Swansea Bay came out on top for the third year running.1 Swansea Bay Nike 10K (1) 28:46/33:36Flat and scenic out and back run around Swansea Bay 2002 date: September 222 Cheltenham 10K 28:36/32:40Fairly flat town

runners. Over the past year the staff and correspondents of RUNNER’S WORLD have spent most of their weekends travelling to a huge number of these events. Those travels, together with informal surveys of competitors and other reader feedback, provide

The numbers in brackets are last year's position; the times are last year's men's and women's winning timesIf we've been given an event's details, you'll find it in the Race Diary.The traditional multi-terrainer, the Waterloo 15K, takes top spot

clear lead over the big three women’s 10Ks, with newcomer the Great North Women’s 5 taking the other top-five spot. (See Biggest Series, for Race For Life.)1 Flora Light Challenge 5K (1)Big, atmospheric event run through London’s Hyde Park 2002 date