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at least 26.2) away from the big city marathon experience, this is a relatively low-key event that nevertheless found itself placed ahead of the likes of London and Edinburgh in Runner’s World Top 10 Races 2007. Where the race scores highest is for its

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of the pack will prove no less inspirational – an incredible atmosphere and sense of solidarity promise to make these fixtures a memorable experience, whatever your place in the field.More 10K events...Longleat 10K (Wiltshire, February 10)26.2 RRC Valentines

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