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Key London sports events for 2007

Mar 22-25: Swimathon
Pledge to swim lengths on your own or as part of a team at your local pool, in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.
(0845 367 0036/www.swimathon.org).
Rating: beginners-intermediate

May 19: City Chase
A cross between ‘Treasure Hunt’ and a steeplechase, a two-person team navigates the city on foot, on bikes, even on the tube, searching for clues.
(01483 720 459/ www.citychase.com).
Rating: beginners-intermediate
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May-July: Race for Life 5K
Series of runs/jogs/walks for women, raising money for cancer research.
(08705 134314/ www.raceforlife.org).
Rating: beginners-intermediate

May-June: Shoreditch Urban Open Golf Tournament
Golfers can play the one-day 18-hole par-72 course through the streets of Shoreditch. Subscribe on the website for tournament details.
(www.sgcgolf.com).
Rating: beginners-advanced

July: London to Southend Bike Ride
Less heavily subscribed than the London to Brighton race, but just as enjoyable and challenging – indeed at 58 miles, it offers four miles more fun.
(0800 389 9750/ www.bhf.org.uk/events).
Rating: intermediate-advanced

July 1: The British 10k
Starting on Piccadilly, the route of this hugely popular run passes most of London’s major sights. Entry now open. (www.thebritish10klondon.co.uk).
Rating: advanced

Aug 4-5: London Triathlon
Individual entries for this swim-bike-run extravaganza in Docklands close on Jan 31. There are distances for all standards, plus team events.
(020 7559 2929/www.thelondontriathlon.com).
Rating: intermediate-advanced

Sept 14: Maggie’s Metro Life Hike
An easy-paced 17-mile overnight walk following the Circle Line route with visits to London Open House properties thrown in. Money raised goes to Maggie’s cancer care charity.
(020 7385 1059/www.maggiescentres.org).
Rating: beginners

Sept 23: Great Gorilla Run
Dress up in a gorilla suit and run or walk the 7k City of London route. Registration is £100, but the money goes to the Gorilla Organisation charity, plus the suit is yours to keep.
(020 7483 268/www.gorillas.org).
Rating: intermediate