If you don’t fancy 26 miles, or you feel it will cramp your enjoyment of the city, you can still enjoy some of the world’s best spring events. Here are five to whet your appetite.Lisbon Half-Marathon Month: MarchOne of the world’s best half
of the above races: 2:09 Events 0870 3500 209; Sports Tours International 0161-703 8161; Nirvana 01670 859300.If youre travelling independently, youll find that most event organisers speak English, although it is easier to contact them in writing via e
.co.uk forumites. You'll also be kitted out with ASICS gear, race entry, travel and post-race hospitality for one of Europe's finest races – the Paris Marathon. What's not to like? Check out the ASICS/Runner's World team at the 2011 Paris Marathon
-participation events. Fantastic race, great tea and cakes!" ian&eveReader Reviews2. Liverpool Santa Dash 5KWhere? Liverpool When? DecemberThe biggest run of its kind in the UK, the Liverpool Santa Dash is a tour of Liverpool city centre with a difference. The flat
