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

runners dropped with a thud at various points - testament to the nature of trail running, however well trodden the path. And well trodden it certainly was: large numbers of walkers and cyclists made for terrific support, although a small number

and forest trails made up the 10K run, which took participants to the finish line and the post-race barbecue.In the men's race, Lewis Murchie had a clear lead exiting the water, but was chased down on the bike, with Andrew Brierley overtaking him on the run

to second over the 21K run, a mix of trail, road and fell.  Wendy McBride had a comfortable win in the women's race thanks to incredibly quick transitions and a very strong performance on the bike. A tough race but one that many have already added to next

problems, although cyclists had to be alert on the narrow descents and corners.The five-lap 5K run along the lake shore and trails was flat, but a couple of swing-gates and one short, sharp hill provided enough of a challenge. Daniel Hockley was first out

, you'd rather be on a country lane or the trails of Mont Blanc, but your urban run means you're burning calories, building endurance and strength, clocking useful mileage and, if you're commuting, saving time and money. But urban running comes

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