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

SOUTHAMPTON MARATHON FESTIVAL This is not just about the marathon, it’s a festival with a running race for everybody, including a mile fun run, a 5K, 10K and a half – there’s even a team option. Expec

Brendan Maton heads to Church Stretton to meet its thriving fell-running community

18-19 April Goodwood Circuit, Westhampnett, UK Besides the popular SF Edge Trophy for Edwardian racers such as these, new for 2026 is the Phil Hill Cup for GTs and sports-racers built 1964-66, inspire

25-26 JULY 2026 City racing for all levels. Places now at t100triathlon.com 7 DORNEY DUATHLON FEBRUARY (various distances) Dorney Lake, Windsor atwevents.co.uk 15 GRAVESEND CYCLOPARK WINTER DUATHLON (

A packed season of motoring fun is on the way and it’s filled with endless possibilities to make the most of your pride and joy. Here are the top things that we’d really recommend trying out