) and those that are spike-friendly or if youre a big guy who needs a sturdy but very grippy shoe for cross-country races the Extrano could work for you.Even without the spike feature, the Extrano is a decent if slightly heavy trail shoe. Its rubber
We've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 304gEvaluation The Salomon XA Series is a racing flat for the trail market. Instead of a heavy, element-protected upper, you get a lightweight, highly-breathable, sock-like affair
to the chalky cliffs of the South Downs. Enter online now.2. PUMA Derwentwater Trail Race 14KKeswick, Cumbria, September 5 Set within the Lake District National Park, this race is a must for trail addicts and recreational runners alike, taking place along
and roots.Great for Fast racing and soft groundContact PumaSalomon Speed Cross 2, £75 Weight 310gA trail racing shoe on the same lines as the Trailfox, this lightweight, grippy model impressed our tester with its fast, flexible feel. The Quicklace system
Brentwood Half-Marathon (plus Marathon, 10K and 2K) (Essex, October 30)Fall in love wih the trails with this atmospheric running festival set in the glorious Weald Country Park. Whether you're a trail newbie or a seasoned pro, there's a race
The Skeleton Run 5 (Leicestershire, October 29)As darkness sets, grab a costume and join a band of fearless runners and nordic walkers for a thrilling Halloween race. The hilly trails of Beacon Hill Country Park offer the perfect racing grounds
with a 12K hill race on trails; Day Three gives you a half-marathon-length tour from Aphrodite's Baths around the magnificent coast path; and finally, Day Four stretches your legs over a very flat road 10K through the resort of Paphos.As a separate
If you ran a Trailblazer race last year, you'll already know what knockout events they are. If you didn't, read on.Trailblazer, sponsored by Saucony, is a firm and fast 10K trail run set in stunning woodland. There are three locations to choose from
, but trail running is enjoying a surge in popularity among multi-sport athletes. The current Under-23 World Triathlon Champion, Alistair Brownlee, is even harder to beat on the fells than in a triathlon, while the number of off-season trail races continues
1. PUMA Garburn Trail 24K Where: Cumbria When: June 6The race you rated as the most scenic in Britain is a stunner – a rough-and-tumble trail tour of the Lake District, complete with panoramic views. Its footpath and bridleway route
