The Ultimate Race Day Checklist
30 Sept 2026
Everything you need for race day, from the kit to lay out the night before to what to keep in your bag for after the finish.
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30 Sept 2026
Everything you need for race day, from the kit to lay out the night before to what to keep in your bag for after the finish.
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24 Sept 2026
Whether you're chasing a PB, looking for a scenic route or getting ready for your first 13.1 miles, this guide brings together some of the best half marathons.
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21 Sept 2026
Find out what kit you need before your first run, a four-week plan that eases you in with walking and running, how to tell whether you’re pushing too hard, the…
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04 Sept 2026
Everything you need to know about fuelling for a marathon, including what to eat in the week leading up to it, how to fuel across 26.2 miles (plus how to carry…
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19 Aug 2026
This guide covers everything you need to know about fuelling for a 10k.
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14 Aug 2026
Find out everything you need to know about hydrating as a runner, including what to drink day-to-day and how electrolytes work.
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12 Aug 2026
Learn how to fuel as a runner, including what to eat day-to-day, what to eat before a run, and how to keep your energy up during a race.
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22 Jul 2026
Whether you’re going from the sofa to the start line or chasing a new PB, picking a 10k training plan is the first thing to get right.
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16 Jul 2026
12 of the best coastal routes in the UK, grouped by region, with distance options and terrain notes, plus a selection of races to enter if you fancy a…
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28 May 2026
London serves trail runners surprisingly well. Within 30 minutes of Zone 1, you can run through ancient woodland like Highgate Wood and the vast stretches of…
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28 May 2026
With more parkrun events than any other city in the world, London's relationship with running goes well beyond the marathon. It has long been a haven for…
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28 May 2026
The flat landscape of central London is ideal running territory if you get the timing right and avoid the crowds, with a near-continuous riverside path that…
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28 May 2026
When you work full-time, as many London runners do, running in the dark during winter is often unavoidable. If you want to find safe routes that will help you…
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27 May 2026
South London’s defining feature for runners is its range. At one end of the spectrum, Battersea Park provides a flat, well-lit route suitable for beginners; at…
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27 May 2026
East London is home to a set of flat routes that connect into each other, which means that, unlike other parts of the city, it’s easy to build mileage without…
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27 May 2026
North London is the ideal place for runners who enjoy tackling hilly terrain. It offers more elevation than any other part of the city, with routes around…
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03 Nov 2025
Running through a British winter takes a bit more planning and a lot more persistence than the sun-drenched summer evening jogs. The mornings are dark, the…
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19 Oct 2025
Looking for winter running motivation? Discover the best UK events for 2025–26, from festive 5K runs and scenic trails to fast half marathons that keep you…
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07 Sept 2025
Looking for a quick 10k in Scotland? From the record-breaking River Ness race to Glasgow’s fast park loops and new coastal courses, discover the events that…
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07 Sept 2025
Explore the fastest 10k races in the South West. From flat seafront routes in Weymouth and Exmouth to the city streets of Southampton and Exeter, find the…
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