RACE
Anyone else having to re-train themselves in diary management? After a year of nothing much, there is now a plethora of race events, both real and virtual, waiting to fill our calendars. What a sight to behold!
TEAM AND ALL LEVELS
RACE TO SPACE 100k [VIRTUAL]
The shortest distance between earth and space is approximately 100K (62 miles) straight up from the ground – hence the distance of this challenge. Apparently, this is where the planets’ boundary ends and suborbital space begins. Teams encouraged to enter with a 10% discount for a group of 10.
£15 per person, bit.ly/spacevirtual
BRIDGES OF LONDON [virtuaL]
London is a city dotted with historic bridges; there are 35 that cross the River Thames. This virtual race encourages you to imagine you’re crossing as many of them as you can, from Tower Bridge to Hampton Court Bridge. Choose your distance – 5K, 10K, half or full marathon – and run solo or put together a team.
£29.50 for 5K, 10 October 2021, findarace.com/events/ bridges-of-london-virtual-run
LOVE TRAILS FESTIVAL [real]
During the day, enjoy trail running adventures, excursions to the beach, wellness and adventure activities, talks, heavenly food and laid-back tunes. At night, stages host a selection of DJs and live acts that will keep you dancing under the stars. Entry includes camping, music, running and yoga workshops and two guided trail runs – 5K, 10K, 21K or 42K.