Held on rolling country lanes 30 miles west of London, the Marlow Half Marathon is one of the signature challenges late-season racing in an Autumnal setting on the first weekend of November. The race comes with a 7-mile edition.

Total vertical climbing isn’t alarming but will make a near-PB tough, a good test of end-of-season form. The entire route is on tarmac along country lanes that connect the southern edge of the Chiltern Hills with Thameside Marlow.

Race start is 9:30am

For race entry and more information, visit marlowhalfmarathon.co.uk. Find nearby coffee and brunch at Cooper’s Roastery, now with food options from Millers.

Find other races in Marlow and Windsor at zafiri.com/race. Nearby accommodation includes sports hotel Bisham Abbey, 1.5 miles from the race start.