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6 of the best...?

In recent years we have tried all manner of events from zombie runs to swim-runs, from extreme mountain marathons to multi-day adventure races, from swimming in muddy puddles to swimming along the Thames. We put together a completely subjective list of events that we enjoyed so much that we would definitely want to do them again this year. Basically it is an editors pick of events that we liked.

1 / The Richmond Spring Riverside 10k Run

Love Running! Get all your friends and come and join us for our Richmond Riverside 10k Run. The location is amazing and the scenery is stunning. All runners will receive a super cool, high quality medal, full race chip timing with instant results to view at the event or via our website as the race takes place,…
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2 / Salomon Trail Marathon Wales

The Salomon Trail Marathon Wales will have full and half marathon race routes along the stunning trails and tracks of the World-renowned Coed y Brenin Forest in the Snowdonia National Park. This unique marathon is already established as one of Wales’ finest trail marathons, taking in fully marked trail single track,…
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4 / Velothon Wales

Velothon Wales is a truly spectacular weekend of cycling. Up to 18,000 riders will roll across the start line in the heart of Cardiff and embark on a completely closed road cycling sportive, taking in some of Wales' most breathtaking scenery. There's something for every level of ability or ambition at VELOTHON Wales.…
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5 / Buttermere Open Water Swim

Based from the North western shore, the swim will be in Buttermere Lake - with its crystal clear water this is one of the cleanest lakes in the country. Set amidst a spectacular backdrop of dramatic fells, forest and waterfalls. Two distance options in the most beautiful lake in the Lake District. Fantastically run…
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