101 MUST-DO RACES
HALF MARATHON
A half marathon requires a bit of planning, some serious dedication to training, and genuine kudos from friends and family at the finish line
Sometimes you just want to soak up the vibes of a fun-filled city half marathon
Hail Caesar! Put the fun in your run calendar by entering a themed or fancy dress race
MARCH
HIGH PERFORMANCE LONDON HALF
3 March Race around the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on the community tracks where elite athletes warmed up for races in London 2012. £34, londonhalf.com
BOURNEMOUTH BAY HALF
24 March Ace a half marathon with the backdrop of Bournemouth’s famous seven-mile stretch of golden sands. £29, bournemouthbayrun.co.uk
SPRING BLICKLING HALF, NORFOLK
17 March This beautiful race starts and finishes in front of Blickling Hall then heads off on a multi-terrain route mostly around the estate. £33.60, blicklinghalfmarathon.co.uk
SHERWOOD PINES TRAIL, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
17 March A popular forest race which is open to runners of all abilities. In fact, it’s the perfect race for new trail runners. A two-lap route on undulating tracks with on-the-day entry available. £31, nice-work-org.uk
PLYMOUTH HARBOUR HALF
17 March This coastal half marathon starts at Yelverton and takes in a long stretch of the Drake’s Trail Cycle Path before culminating in a picturesque finish on Plymouth Parade. Perfect time of year for winter training. £25, phr.devonmind.com