Taking place towards the end of the season, the Autumn Festival at Chester Racecourse features plenty of exciting action throughout the afternoon. Race-goers get to experience the thrill of racing with all the charm of the country.  Read more

The pride of the Southern Hemisphere's rugby union teams visit the Millennium Stadium this autumn. Wales face a stiff test of their credentials in the three matches ahead of February's Six Nations championship.  Read more

First held in 2006, the Aviemore Half Marathon is run through Glenmore Forest Park around Loch Morlich. In 2010 it was joined by a 10km Run on the Sunday, while a Mile Fun Run takes place the preceding day.  Read more

Since 1984 Aviemore has hosted its Sled Dog Rally every January. Starting with just a dozen teams, nowadays around 200 sled dog teams compete on tracks in Glenmore Forest Park around Loch Morlich under the shadow of the Cairngorms.

The world's most competitive rugby union competition sees clubs finishing in the top four positions meet for the semi finals to compete for a place in Premiership Final held at Twickenham.   Read more

Motor racing series continues on the Rockingham International Long Circuit.   Read more

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Horse racing fans from all over Britain converge on Ayr Racecourse for the annual Western Meeting. The highlight of the race meeting is Saturday's Ayr Gold Cup, a flat race run over six furlongs.  Read more

Scotland's premier racecourse - home to both the Ayr Gold Cup and Scottish Grand National - Ayr hosts both flat and National Hunt racing throughout the year.  Read more

Badminton Horse Trials are among the more testing competitions in the equestrian calendar. The famous cross-country course is long, gruelling, but always well built and most competitors get round, if they don't fall in the water!  Read more

One of Scotland's largest mass participation events sees 22,000 people take part. Features a 10km run, half marathon and junior races.   Read more

The Barclays ATP World Tour Finals brings together the best male tennis players of the season for a final showdown at London's O2 Arena. The likes of Roger Federer and Andy Murray slug it out for US$5 million in prize money.  Read more

Regarded as good preparation for the British Open, Barclays Scottish Open attracts leading players on the European Tour and a host of US stars. From 2011 it has a new home: Castle Stuart Golf Links between Inverness and, coveniently, Inverness Airport.

Basingstoke goes kite-crazy with its two-day festival dedicated to the hobby. Taking place at the Down Grange Sports Complex, the Basingstoke Kite Festival gives kite-fliers the chance to show off their flying skills or even design a new kite.  Read more

Get your running gear on, do some training and enter the Bath Half Marathon. For those that can't manage the full distance, there's a fun run too, following a one-and-a-half-mile route that should be manageable for most children.  Read more

Asthma UK organises 100-mile bike ride from Bournemouth to Brighton, passing many beautiful places and scenery along the way including the New Forest. The event is suitable for experienced riders and novices alike who are wanting to challenge themselves on the varying terrain and raise money for a worthy cause. There is also a post event reception to celebrate finishing the ride with friends and family.   Read more

An area of rough moorland and woodland covering 185 acres, Beacon Fell Country Park is in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Designated a Country Park in 1969, it was the first in England to be recognised by the Countryside Agency. Leave the urban stresses of Preston behind and get back to nature.  Read more

Showcases the very best in world polo with the England Ladies first international test match of the season. The country fair welcomes families and polo newcomers with a wide range of entertainment and fairground attractions.   Read more

Belfast City Marathon takes place through the city centre on the spring bank holiday in May. Entrants are divided into different divisions: marathon run, wheelchair race, marathon walk, relay, fun run and fun run for under 18s.  Read more

The Berwick Classic Car Rally is an exciting mix of special tests and a 60-mile regularity rally on the quiet country roads of North Northumberland. The rally takes place across Berwick, and concludes at the Whitekirk Golf and Country Club.