from the effort of picking up the rejection mailshot from the floor.But many look elsewhere for a marathon. Some go abroad and race in a big city event elsewhere. Others look to one of the smaller British spring marathons instead - there are at least

and I sent in our forms, and started working out how to do better than last time.As the months passed, more Forumites joined us, including Ultra-virgins like Lexi Tate, Dunnarunner, Treforest Gump, Dips and Running for Beer. Winter became spring

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and marshes as you push yourself to the limits at this extreme trail event. 93 96 36 ratings22 Brass Monkey Half-Marathon, North Yorkshire When? January 20 Why? Fast and flat, this mid-winter half has legions of fans and a warm atmosphere

dry climate Info: saltlakecitymarathon.comAfter Salt Lake City hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics, the city wanted to put on another world-class event, and in 2004, the Salt Lake City Marathon made its debut. In April, you get a great view of the snow

of truth. Then came the team name, Pirate Ship Of Fools, and team kit soon followed. There was also the small matter of training to endure over the winter and spring – a minimum of 10 hours a week, combined with compulsory tea and cake with other forumites

everybody, including the spectators, a day to remember." - Marcus Crompton100100%43 ratings2Northumberland Coastal Run,Northumberland (15/7/07)"A truly stunning event, great views and wonderful underfoot. the variety of terrain and friendliness makes

...Just email us at events@runnersworld.co.uk and tell us what your day was like. Here's an idea of the sort of questions you could answer in your email:What was the best moment (excluding the finish)?And the worst moment?The biggest surprise? Or the most

sum up the experience of this event." - Adverse Camber9897%16 ratings8Beachy Head Marathon, East Sussex(10/28/06) "I can only concur with the many other glowing reviews. A great event. I was delighted to be part of it, delighted to finish, and I

speed you are running at you can not fail to notice the splendour." - Michael Beard 2100100%12 ratings350 Mile Challenge, Kent (7/16/06)"A brilliant event from start to finish. My first ever ultra and I would recommend this event to everyone, whether you