Whether it’s pumpkins, festive lights or running around a motor-racing track, there’s a lot to see in this issue’s selection of races. Choose from beginner runs to backyard ultras and Britain’s toughe

Our selection of the best, fastest, toughest, quirkiest and most enjoyable UK races this month

Whether you wish to simply complete or seriously compete, we’ve got the 8-week training plan to get you over the line

In May, I ran the Hackney Half Marathon, and it was so much more than just a race. It was fun, yes, but it also marked a milestone in my journey toward reclaiming my health, strength and a sense of se

25-26 JULY 2025 City racing for all levels. Places now at t100triathlon.com 28 HEVER CASTLE TRIATHLON AND MULTISPORT FESTIVAL ( STANDARD TRI) (various dists) Hever Castle, Kent. castleraceseries.com S

Pat Kinsella takes on the Hourglass, a race against time where runners must be both tortoise and hare