The Prudential RideLondon is Britain’s biggest celebration of cycling. Follow in the tracks of the Olympic greats by taking part in this London 2012 legacy event. The festival includes a 100 mile cycle and a 46 mile cycle on the same day, perfect for a range of cycling abilities. The event starts in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and then follows a 100 or 46 mile route on closed roads through the capital and into Surrey’s stunning countryside before finishing on The Mall in central London.

The Brighton Marathon is one of the UK's favourite 26.2-milers. With a stunning backdrop of the sea in one of the country's most vibrant cities, the race gets bigger and better every year. Renowned for its buzzing atmosphere and roaring crowd support, the course winds through the city streets, finishing up on the spectacular Brighton seafront.

The Virgin Money London Marathon is the largest annual fundraising event on the planet - runners have raised over £890 million for good causes since the race began in 1981. The course follows an iconic route taking in many of London's landmarks, from the Cutty Sark and the City to St James' Park and The Mall.