Unknown pleasures

Want to cycle 1,000 miles across rugged Scottish terrain, climbing more than twice the height of Everest? Oh, and it’s totally unsupported. Then try the Trans Alba race: you don’t have to be mad to do it, but it probably helps!

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

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

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

If you fancy spotting London’s iconic landmarks while you race, without having to break your body training for the capital’s annual spring marathon, the Saucony London 10K offers plenty of wow moments

Why runners are flocking to this race-slash-festival where distance doesn’t matter and everyone wins