A challenging but well-supported 76 km ultra trail run from Sheffield to Manchester, completed in one day. The event has a strong community focus and limited entry.

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Manchester Half Marathon

Sun, 4 Oct

A fast, flat city half marathon through Greater Manchester, known for its PB-friendly course, big crowds and well-organised race day. Suitable for runners chasing a PB and first-time half marathoners. Entry costs £52 to £95, and places sell out.

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Ironman World Championships

Sat, 10 Oct

Ironman triathlon in Kona, Hawaii, covering a 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike and 42.2 km run. Qualification is required. For elite age-group and professional triathletes.

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Chicago Marathon

Sun, 11 Oct

A 42.2K road marathon in Chicago, USA, on a flat course. Best for PB chasers. Entry is by ballot, with tickets also available through charity places and tour operators.

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Yorkshire Marathon

Sun, 18 Oct

A popular autumn road marathon set in the historic city of York. The largely flat, fast course passes through the city and surrounding countryside, with strong crowd support and excellent organisation. Suitable for first-time marathoners, PB chasers and runners looking for a well-supported UK marathon without a ballot.

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Valencia Half Marathon

Sun, 25 Oct

Flat, fast 21.1 km road race in Valencia, Spain, suited to PB chasers. Ballot entry costs €80 and the event sells out quickly.

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TCS New York City Marathon

Sun, 1 Nov

A 42.2K road marathon in New York, USA, on a rolling course. Places are available through the general ballot, a qualifying race, charity spots or international tour operators. Best for iconic marathon seekers. Sells out quickly.

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Leeds Abbey Dash

Sun, 29 Nov

A 10km road-running event on a flat course in Leeds, best suited to PB chasers. Registration is not open yet.

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Kings Of The Wild Frontier (KOTWF) is an endurance sports community offering training programmes, lactate threshold testing and gym facilities. Its race and events calendar brings together major competitions and local meet-ups for athletes.

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