won’t be forgotten: it’s race tradition that the winner honours the last runner.Race website: www.fortismarathonrotterdam.nlEnschede Marathon (April)2009 Date: April 26If you’re trying to race in every country in Europe, you can cross both

(August)2009 Date: tbcHeld in the mountains of Sweden, this race is one of Europe’s most scenic and toughest marathons. The course changes every year – and has not yet been decided for 2009 – and is roughly 43K.  In 2008 the race was held in Vålådalen

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-marathons and – with its downhill cours...

Hungary has not traditionally been noted for being an integral cog in the marathon-running machine, but perhaps it's time the world started to pay it a bit more attention. 2008's 23rd edition of the Budapest Marathon saw a whopping 10 different distance options for race-hungr...

Forumite Monique at the Bala Middle Distance TriathlonOver the past two years, the Runner’s World Tri forum has grown, strengthened and spread its DaGlo message into the furthest reaches of the international triathlon community.The Pirate Ship of Fools – that’s PSoF on the entry ...

Races over 25K are very popular on the continent, while in Britain only Mitcham offers the opportunity to compete over this distance. If Surrey in January doesn’t appeal, then wait a couple of months and head over to Germany for arguably Europe’s best 25

Big Sur Marathon, CaliforniaIf there's a better excuse for a holiday – and a better way to see the sights – than a foreign race, we don't know it. We asked you to tell us about your favourite overseas events, and the results are tantalisingly good.More than 60 races made the grad...

are sweeping Europe and the Madrid edition of this Spanish 5K series reflects their increasing popularity. Part of a series that includes similar events in the cities of Malaga, Valencia, Gijon, Vitoria, Seville, Barcelona and Zaragoza, this women-only race

for the info guys. I'm already registered for the Paris 20K but will definetly look into the rest of them. As an Aussie living here it is always good to mix running and a bit of travel.

Ever wondered how much carbohydrate those lean, mean elite athletes eat the night before a race? Think of a decent-sized portion of pasta, double it, add rice, then a bread roll and you're just about there. Staying in the same Lisbon hotel as Martin Lel, Sammy Wanjiru, Kara Gouc...