Diary

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

You don’t have to board a plane to take your running to wild and wonderful places – from big days out to long weekends and epic, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, here’s our guide to the UK’s very best running adventures

Andy Dixon attempts to rise to the challenge of the Sheffield Half Marathon

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MAY 25 DORNEY LAKE TRIATHLON ( SPRINT) (various distances) Dorney Lake, Windsor, Berkshire. dorneylakeevents.com DARLEY MOOR MAY SPRINT DUATHLON ( SPRINT) (4.8km R/18.3km B/2.4km R) Darley Moor Race T

When a race follows the route of the world’s longest downhill ski race – in reverse – you know the spectacular views will be hard-earned. Duncan Craig tackles the Alps’ fabled Inferno Half Marathon