Two Bridges Race - 35 miles ultra race from Dunfermline to Rosyth twice crossing the Firth of Forth. Site also contains details on Dartmoor Discovery Run.
Luton Marathon - Annual Bedfordshire marathon staged in late autumn.
Isle of Wight Marathon - May marathon starting and finishing in Ryde. Held every year since 1957.
The New Year Sprint - Originally known as the Powderhall Sprint this event, first staged in the 19th century, is now held at Musselburgh Race Course at Christmas time.
Bristol Half Marathon - The west country's leading half marathon held each September.
Race for Life - Series of 5K races for women across the UK in aid of Cancer Research.
Run Glasgow - Contains details for Great Scottish Run and Britannic Asset Management Women's 10K.
Wirral Seaside Runs - Monthly series of 5K runs starting from Leasowe Lighthouse.
Snowdon International Mountain Race - Former World Mountain Runners Association Grand Prix event starting in Llanberis. Race known as "Ras Rhyngwladol Yr Wyddfa" to Welsh speakers.
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