There are some exciting contests coming up this year, and if you want to make your mark, you’ll need to start getting in shape as soon as possible. Obstacle courses are among the toughest events out there, so you’ll need…
This year, sourdough pizza pioneers, Franco Manca, are rewarding any brave runner who completes the 2019 London Marathon with a pizza on the house. Those who cross the finish line are able to show their medal in any Franco Manca pizzeria, to redeem a delicious sourdough reward of their…
The organisers of The National Running Show have confirmed that Susie Chan and Iwan Thomas MBE will co-host the 2020 event taking place on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January at Birmingham’s NEC. Popular endurance runner Susie Chan returns for…
Local mother, Mel Briston from Baston, Lincolnshire has signed up to take on the London Landmarks Half Marathon (24 March) as part of The Children’s Trust team #TeamRyley. Mel was inspired to take part in the race after her son…
The sun shone down on thousands of runners at the Sage Reading Half Marathon this weekend. The event returned with a bang on Sunday with over 12,000 charity fundraisers, fitness enthusiasts and seasoned runners lacing up and hitting the streets…
Following a successful World Record at the 2018 JCP Swansea Half Marathon, Diabetes UK Cymru has joined forces with Wales’ biggest summer half marathon this year as a headline charity partner. The aim in 2018 was to recruit as many…
On Sunday 24 March, 17 charity mascots will line up at the London Landmarks Half Marathon to take part in the first ever charity mascot race. Ranging from Guide Dog’s fluffy mascot ‘Hero’ to Wateraid’s TAP and toilet, each mile…
Maggie’s Swansea has announced that for a second year they will continue their headline charity partnership with Wales’ biggest summer half marathon. This is big news for the charity that remains to be locally managed, even though they have centres…
Virgin Breakfast show DJ, Chris Evans, has announced the official line-up that will be appearing at the inaugural RunFestRun event. The announcement came when Chris and the team attempted a series of fun running challenges whilst live on air. Two…
Sir Mo Farah made it back-to-back victories at The Vitality Big Half as he outkicked Bashir Abdi (Belgium) and Daniel Wanjiru (Kenya) to take the win in a thrilling sprint finish as he prepares for the 2019 Virgin Money London…
The Shropshire Primary Schools Half Marathon is set to welcome a record number of children to the event on Saturday 6th April 2019 at Shropshire County Showground. A total of over 1,800 children aged between 4-11 are expected to complete…