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Does your training mojo ebb away during the summer months when it’s sometimes too hot to turn over in bed, never mind crack out a speedy 5K? We hear you, and we’ve found just the incentive you need: the best autumn races out there. See you on the start line!
TEAM AND ALL LEVELS
RUN ALTON TOWERS
A running festival at the UK’s biggest theme park with 5K, 10K, half and marathon races available. A family event open to all abilities and ages. Need a clincher? How about free access to the rides after the race? It’s a deal! From £36, 12/13 Nov 2022, Stoke-on-Trent runaltontowers.com
THE DRAMATHON
A race in a distillery with a whisky at the end – what’s not to like? A unique four-person relay race from the Glenfarclas distillery to Glenfiddich distillery. Choose from a full marathon, half or 10K. The route heads through forest tracks, hills and along minor roads.
Solo and team entries available. £124 per team of four, 15 Oct 2022, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, thedramathon.com
REDCAR RUNNING FESTIVAL
A festival with race distances for all levels, including a 2K fun run, 5K, 10K and half marathon. All races on closed, traffic-free tarmac roads. Organised by New Markse Harriers. £13 for 5K, 2 Oct 2022, Redcar, North Yorkshire, nmhraces.net