Portumna Forest Marathon, Ireland
Sat 14 June 2014

By Angela Geraghty
Portumna is a small town in the heart of rural Galway on the west coast of Ireland. The name Portumna comes from the Irish word Port Omna, meaning the landing place of the oak tree.

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International Ergo White Nights Marathon, Russia
Sun 29 June 2014

The famous ‘White Nights’ (Beliye Nochi) of St Petersburg, which occur from 11 June to 2 July, are a unique phenomenon. Because the city is located at 60 degrees North the sun does not dip deep enough below the horizon for the sky to grow dark around the time of the summer solstice.

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Brisbane Marathon Festival, Australia
Sun 3 August 2014

By Ricky Swindale
Over 4500 participants from 30 countries came to take part in the 23rd edition of the race. They were presented with ideal running conditions on a cool, calm and clear winter morning.

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The Angkor Empire Marathon, Cambodia
Sun 17 August 2014

The inaugural Angkor Empire Marathon took place this year in the ancient city of Angkor and attracted more than 2200 runners from 42 countries

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Longford Marathon, Ireland
Sun 24 August 2014

By Thomas Lyons
Longford is a town of around 10,000 people located 120km from Dublin on the main road to the north west of the country. It stands on the banks of the River Camlin, a tributary of Ireland’s longest river, the Shannon. Being in the hinterland of the Shannon it is relatively flat. Although there are no mountains in the area it is nonetheless breath­takingly beautiful.

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Pila International Half Marathon, Poland
Sun 7 September 2014

By Marcin Dulnik
The PHILIPS Piła Half Marathon is one of the oldest races in Poland with a history that goes back to 1991 when the first race was started by Henryk Paskal, who is still the race director. He gathered local running enthusiasts together and suggested staging a 15km race called the “Pilska Fifteen”.

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