Fairlands Valley Challenge Marathon, Hertfordshire Sunday, July 21WHY RUN IT?Trails, countryside, value for moneyA trail marathon starting at Stevenage, and offering free refreshments en route and a hot meal at the finish. There are also 19-mile
event, the following week sees the Akamas Trail Marathon and Half-Marathon. These start at the pretty Bay of St George, right on the edge of the Akamas National Park, and run immediately onto the coast trail before rising high up into the Akamas
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
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
become the most competitive of the lot – many of the top 10 trail events could have appeared in other charts, from Scenery to Atmosphere (if perhaps not PB potential).Half marathons also had a strong showing – you raved about dozens of them. Many
Three Forts Marathon: Sunday, May 5WHY RUN IT?Hills, South DownsA very tough trail marathon with no marshals, it passes three Iron Age forts.FEES£8, payable to MJ Airey by March 31. No entries on dayENTRIES TOM Airey, Tryfan, 56a Valley Drive, East
White Peak Marathon: Saturday, September 8WHY RUN IT?A testing trail marathon (though no navigational skills are required) from Thorpe to Cromford Meadows along a disused railway line in the Peak District. The course is tough with very steep
next Trailblazer event? Find out more and join the trail adventure!Above: The Trailblazer HQ
from the busy centre, runners can find peace and quiet on the vast network of trails. Here, Janine cruises up the Harder Kulm moutain road on a winter’s day. For more info, visit runnersworld.co.uk/raverun.