Whether you want to beat your Personal Best, get fitter, or raise money for charity, there are plenty of running events taking place in 2016.

From the annual Ealing Half Marathon , to the world-famous London Marathon , to smaller 10k races, there's something for everyone and a race for all abilities.

If you're considering giving one a go, we've listed entry details, dates and locations for half marathons in the area as well as shorter races including 10ks.

Long races and marathons

FEBRUARY: Kingston Half Marathon

About: The Run The Streets Kingston Half Marathon is run on a predominantly closed road course. It is flat, fast and spectators get to see you eight times.

Date: Sunday February 28, 9am

Location: Starts at Market Place, Kingston , KT1 1JP

Entry: To enter, click here. Entry costs £32

MARCH: Hillingdon Half Marathon

About: The Hillingdon Half Marathon is back for a third year and passes through parts of Uxbridge , Cowley, Yiewsley , Stockley and Hillingdon.

Date: Monday March 28

Location: The race will start and finish at Brunel University London 's campus

Entry: To enter, click here . Entry costs £23

APRIL: Richmond Half Marathon

About: Following a scenic route with plenty of history, this race takes in one of the most beautiful urban courses on the outskirts of Surrey passing Kew Gardens, Ham House, Teddington Lock and Richmond Green.

Date: Sunday April 3, 8.30am

Location: Old Deer Park, Twickenham Road, Richmond

Entry: To enter, click here . Entry costs £32

London Marathon

About: The London Marathon is one of the most famous marathon routes in the world, spanning the whole of the Capital and ending on The Mall.

Date: Sunday April 24, 9am

Location: Across the whole of London, beginning in Greenwich and finishing in Westminster

Entry: Ballot entry is now closed

SEPTEMBER: Ealing Half Marathon

About: The Ealing Half Marathon has been voted Best Half Marathon for two years in a row, and covers Lammas Park, Central Ealing , Montpelier, Pitshanger, West Ealing, Hanwell and St Stephen's.

Date: Sunday September 25, 9am

Location: The race starts and finishes in Lammas Park, Ealing

Entry: To enter, click here . Entry costs £38

Windsor Half Marathon

About: Taking place in Royal Windsor Park, there is plenty of impressive scenery for runners and spectators to appreciate

Date: Sunday September 25, 10am

Location: The course involves two laps of Royal Windsor Park. Both laps are run in a clockwise direction, the first being approximately four miles followed by a lap of 7.5 miles. The remaining 1.5 miles is the 'Long Walk' from and back to the start/finish line

Entry: To enter, click here . Entry costs from £28.50.

OCTOBER: Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon

About: The Royal Parks Foundation Half takes you through four of London's eight Royal Parks: Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James' Park and Kensington Gardens.

Date: Sunday October 9

Location: Race begins in Hyde Park

Entry: To enter, click here .

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Short races and 10k runs

FEBRUARY: Harrow Hill 10k

About: Harrow Hill 10k road race, starting and finishing in the grounds of Harrow school. This race comprises two anticlockwise laps over Harrow Hill.

Date: Sunday February 14, 10.30am

Location: Harrow School Playing Fields, Garlands Lane, Harrow , HA1 3GF

Entry: To enter, click here. Entry costs from £10 to £15

Kingston 10k

About: The Run The Streets 10km course is 100% on closed roads. It is flat, fast and spectators get to see you five times.

Date: Sunday February 28, 8am

Location: Starts at Market Place, Kingston, KT1 1JP

Entry: To enter, click here. Entry costs £25

MARCH: Hillingdon 10k

About: The Hillingdon Half Marathon are offering a shorter 10k route this year, so if you're not up for a mega-long distance, this is the race for you!

Date: Monday March 28

Location: The race will start and finish at Brunel University London 's campus

Entry: To enter, click here . Entry costs £15

APRIL: Richmond 10km

About: The 10km run is perfect preparation event for those running London, Paris or Brighton marathons or simply a half-marathon aim or 10km in itself.

Date: Sunday April 3, 8am

Location: Old Deer Park, Twickenham Road, Richmond

Entry: To enter, click here . Entry costs £22

Richmond Mini Mile

About: This is aimed at children aged five to 17 and is free to enter.

Date: Sunday April 3

Location: Old Deer Park, Twickenham Road, Richmond

Entry: To enter, click here . Entry costs £6

JUNE: Osterley Park Summer 10k

About: Osterley Park 10k is the official race of Alice Gross' Youth Music Memorial Fund , and is a gorgeous route around the iconic Osterley Park.

Date: Saturday June 11, 10.30am

Location: Osterley Park, Jersey Road, Isleworth

Entry: To enter, click here . Entry costs from £17 to £19

JULY: Race for Life Hyde Park 10k

About: This fantastic run is Cancer Research's Race for Life event in London's famous Hyde Park.

Date: Sunday July 31, 9am

Location: Hyde Park, Off South Carriage Drive, London, SW7 1SE

Entry: To enter, click here . Entry costs £10

Need some more inspiration? Here are all the brilliant photos from last year's London Marathon!