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At Runners Need we are delighted to be the official sports retail partner for RunThrough events and as events open up in a controlled and safe environment, we encourage all our running community to look to sign up to an event this year to continue to enjoy both the physical and mental health benefits of running.
There are some fantastic places to run in southwest London just a stone’s throw away from busy, urban areas. There is an abundance of parkland that serves as a great way to escape the daily hustle and bustle, and are truly worth the minimal effort that it will take to get there. Here we explore our top three destinations for no-interruption running!
When you’re running a half marathon, enjoying the scenery and soaking up the atmosphere can take a back seat when you’re digging deep and pushing yourself to the limit, especially in those last few kilometres. Here are five half marathons where you definitely won’t want to miss the sights and scenery:
It lifts your spirits, makes you feel good and it won't ditch you for Debbie from the club. Read on...
Traditionally, there were a whole host of autumn races to enter, ranging from flat road half marathons to grueling off-road challenges. The weather was most often perfect for achieving best results.
Step into a world of inspiration as we share the incredible stories behind the Runners Need team taking part in this year’s Cancer Research UK Race for Life event.
Britain has a huge variety of 5K races to enter, whatever your running ability. From raising money for charity on the road to fleeing the undead on the trails, here are five 5K runs to sign up to today:
Experience the 2020 London Marathon and how it was a very different race.
Lace up your shoes for one of our top seven events happening this year, and let's raise funds for a great cause together.
Explore our top picks for 10ks, half marathons, and ultras this season.
Take on a challenge this summer with our curated selection of the hottest races across the UK.
We've pulled together our top five marathon alternatives. Whether you're looking for a tough fundraising challenge or for something a little different to get excited about then look no further.
Most marathon runners do not need to prepare for extreme climates, gruelling ascents and natural predators, but for some 26.2 miles simply isn’t enough of a challenge. With the ASICS Manchester Marathon and London Marathon fast approaching, we take a look at 5 of the world’s toughest and craziest off-road marathons and ultra-run
At Runners Need we love to run. That's why we're proud to support Cancer Research UK in calling upon the public to pull on their trainers, wear pink and take part in Race for Life 2021 to help raise money for reearch into all 200 types of cancer.