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Aim for a new half marathon PB
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Aim for a new half marathon PB

Looking for a new challenge? Taking on your fastest ever half marathon could be exactly the motivation you need to get out there and be more active outdoors!

Running your first half marathon
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Running your first half marathon

Signing up to a half marathon for the first time can be both exciting and daunting in equal measure! This guide will run you through how to train for it and what to expect on the day.

How long is a half marathon anyway?
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How long is a half marathon anyway?

The short answer: 13.1 miles. Understanding what that looks and feels like isn't that simple, though, so we've set out what it's like to run a half marathon bit by bit!

What is the best half marathon near me?
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What is the best half marathon near me?

Looking for a half marathon this year? This is your guide to the best half marathons in the UK, organised into regions so you can find a race near you!

10K tips for beginner runners
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First steps

10K tips for beginner runners

This popular distance is great for both racing and exploring local trails, but where do you get started? Well, right here.

5 reasons to run the Virtual TCS London Marathon
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5 reasons to run the Virtual TCS London Marathon

Whether or not you entered the ballot for the TCS London Marathon, the virtual edition is a fantastic event with plenty to offer. Here's what we learned!

Your guide to the BMW Berlin Marathon
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Your guide to the BMW Berlin Marathon

Considered to be the fastest marathon in the world, Berlin is a brilliant choice for any runner, whether it's your first 26.2-mile race or you're looking for a PB!

Your guide to the TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2023
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Your guide to the TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2023

One of the fastest marathons in the world, Amsterdam is a brilliant fusion of a great running experience and a superb cultural immersion. This is everything you need to know!

The beginner's guide to duathlons
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First steps

The beginner's guide to duathlons

Run-bike-runs aren't just for triathletes in the winter - they're a serious multi-sport discipline in their own right, getting people active outdoors on road and trails alike.

Your guide to the Paris Marathon
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Your guide to the Paris Marathon

The second largest marathon in the world, the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon attracts 65,000 runners to the French capital for an incredible route and an international EXPO.

Your guide to the London Landmarks Half Marathon
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Your guide to the London Landmarks Half Marathon

The only half marathon to run through Westminster and the City of London, this is a fantastic race touring the capital's most iconic landmarks. This is everything you need to know about the race!

Your guide to the Edinburgh Marathon
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Your guide to the Edinburgh Marathon

Alongside the headline 26.2-mile run, there are eight other races to choose from at this vibrant festival in the Scottish capital.

Your guide to the adidas Manchester Marathon
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Your guide to the adidas Manchester Marathon

Known as one of the UK's fastest, flattest and friendliest marathons, this popular 26.2-mile race attracts thousands of runners each year to the North West's biggest city.

Race 101: the TCS London Marathon
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Ready to race

Race 101: the TCS London Marathon

The biggest marathon in the UK - and one of the biggest in the world - is an event that every runner wants to tick off their bucket list. Here, we deal with the most-asked questions on the web!

Run for charity in the TCS London Marathon
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Do it for charity

Run for charity in the TCS London Marathon

This iconic event is always oversubscribed at the ballot but there are plenty of charities to run for and plenty more reasons to do so.

Your guide to the TCS London Marathon
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Best events

Your guide to the TCS London Marathon

This is the UK's biggest marathon and one of the greatest in the world - here's what you need to know!

The top 25 events in the UK
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The top 25 events in the UK

These mass participation runs, bike rides and triathlons are the most popular outdoor events for a reason!

Race 101: the Great North Run
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Ready to race

Race 101: the Great North Run

All your questions about the Great North Run answered in one place, helping you to take the plunge and get involved!

13 reasons to enter the biggest half marathon in the world
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13 reasons to enter the biggest half marathon in the world

The Great North Run attracts 57,000 runners each year to the North East, all keen to enjoy its world-famous atmosphere!

Run for charity in the Great North Run
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Do it for charity

Run for charity in the Great North Run

There are a huge range of fantastic charities with places available for this popular half marathon every year - and this is how you can get involved.