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
The Beast 5 (Leicestershire, September 19) With 33 obstacles usually designed for horses, this is a trail race with a difference. Canter along one five-mile lap or push yourself to a double ten mile challenge as you clamber and climb over high
good thing. It's made me appreciate cycling more and tearing down trails has become as enjoyable as a long run.I've even started swimming again and my thoughts have already turned to a solo triathlon after our team relay. Mind you, hand me a race entry
woodland of Sherwood Pines. A good mix of inclines and flat trails should keep you entertained over the two lap Robin Hood 10K, testing Evil Sheriff duathlon, single lap Maid Marian 5K or the family-friendly Little John 2K. The race has a friendly
, beer and a mince pie. But first you have to earn your festive treats by speeding over a single 5K lap of flat trails with a mix of club runners. Bring a Christmassy costume, wear it with pride and mingle post-race with fellow costumed crusaders over hot
other distractions. Enter online.King Alfred's Torment 7 (Wiltshire, September 18)Become running royalty after conquering this hilly trail race along Somerset-Wiltshire border. Go on the rampage through woods and grasslands, with stunning views of the 18
specialist Gareth Cole, I've been putting in three to four sessions a week.Experiencing the great outdoors has been a little trickier. I spent a long weekend ripping up the tracks on the glorious Exe Trail on a hired bike (and refuelling with clotted cream
