Long Haul/short Haul
Look further afield for your race fix
Rock ‘n’ Roll Washington DC Half Marathon and the Barcelona Marathon
Rock ‘N’ Roll DC Half Marathon WASHINGTON DC, US, MARCH 10
The Lincoln Memorial, the White House, the Smithsonian Museum, Capitol Hill, Rock Creek Park… all these iconic sights and more await at what is one of the best races in the Rock ‘N’ Roll series. As you make your way round the course ,take time out from enjoying the views to join in the general whooping and highfiving that is practically mandatory at American races, and look forward to the frosty beer that will be shoved into your paw as soon as you finish.
Flights from… British Airways flies from London and Manchester, from £380 return. While you’re there… you don’t need to be an aviation geek to love a visit to the National Air And Space Museum (airandspace.si.edu). runrocknroll.com/dc
Barcelona Marathon SPAIN, MARCH 11
At times, it seems the London Marathon is the only spring marathon worth your attention, but a little further afield you’ll find this cracker of a race, which is just as you’d imagine: sunny, balmy conditions (most years), passionate support and a route that takes in all the main sights of one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, including the Sagrada Familia, the Placa Espanya, and the Camp Nou stadium, home to Barcelona football club.
Flights from… Easyjet, Ryanair and BA have direct flights nationwide from £75 return.
While you’re there… For a little over £50 you can enjoy an evening of tapas and flamenco dancing at the famous Tablao Cordobes restaurant (tablaocordobes.es). zurichmaratobarcelona.es