The best running events to sign up to in 2025 – from 5km prosecco races to ultra marathons through the desert

FROM racing along the Great Wall of China to sprinting through the streets of London, there’s no shortage of epic running events around the world.

Whether you’re after a 5km jog close to home or a multi-day ultra marathon abroad, here are some of the best for 2025.

JANUARY

PolarNight Marathon

• Distance: 5km, 10km, half marathon, marathon
• Date...