Dromana, Victoria (Australia) - "Two Bays Trail Run". Two Bays Trail Run. Great holiday vibe and multi-faceted course between Dromana on the Port Phillip Bay side and Cape Schanck on the Bass Strait side. That's a 28km crossing (or 56km double crossing) of the Mornington Peninsula - and not at the skinny bit! Up and over Arthur's Seat for fantastic rural and coastal views. Through Greens Bush, the largest piece of remnant native bushland on the Peninsula. Along the cliff tops of Bass Straight approaching the lighthouse. www.twobaystrailrun.com

Torre (Portugal) - "Terra de Gigantes Ultramarathon". It’s not just another ultramarathon. It’s a long journey between the highest point in mainland Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean, in this case, Nazaré. A journey of astonishment, of encounter, of contact with traditions, but also of faith - without the need to be a believer. It will be a very special time. Crossing a country, in this case, Portugal, from east to west is guaranteed to be a huge journey and an extraordinary experience. The challenge of crossing Portugal from east to west, from the highest point in the country to the beach with the biggest waves in the world, is necessarily for giants. But it’s more. It’s a bit more than effort and glory. It’s courage, management, and a lot of resilience along the paths that take them from the Serra da Estrela to the isolated and beautiful Schist Villages in Lousã. It’s paths of faith around Fátima Sanctuary that will take you to the magnificent and gigantic waves of Nazaré. It will be at the beginning of winter and, traditionally, a time of very low temperatures and rain. Starting at the highest point in Portugal means beginning the challenge with negative temperatures and, who knows, snow. It’s this set of factors, associated with the distance and unevenness, that will make you a giant. www.horizontes.pt/en/terra-de-gigantes

Key West, Florida (United States of America) - "Key West Half Marathon and Runfest". Rated as one of the top 15 scenic half marathons in North America by *Runner’s World*, the Key West Half Marathon and Runfest provides the opportunity for runners and walkers to take on a half marathon, 10K, 8K, 5K, Papa’s Pilar Rum Stroll, the Key West Beach N’ Beer Mile, the Big Pecker Challenge, and the Lil’ Pecker Challenge! The half marathon, 10K, 8K, and 5K routes take participants along the scenic Key West Waterfront with views of the ocean throughout. Participants of the Big Pecker Challenge will take part in the 5K, 10K, and half marathon, receiving medals for all three races in addition to a Big Pecker Challenge medal! Those who take part in the Lil’ Pecker Challenge will participate in the 5K, 8K, and 10K distances and will be awarded a medal for each distance run, as well as a one-of-a-kind Lil’ Pecker Hat. The Papa’s Pilar Rum Stroll will take participants across six popular locations in Old Town Key West with a Papa’s Pilar Rum drink to enjoy at each stop, while the Beer Mile will feature a run on the beautiful Key West beach with four beer stops along the way. After completing the mile run and tasting four beers, participants will be rewarded with a custom shirt. Thousands of runners are expected to take part in the festivities over the weekend. Race day will be concluded with the Cool Down and Recover Pool Party at the Gates Hotel with live music and drink specials! Packet pickup will take place at the Half Shell Raw Bar on Friday, Jan. 16, from 2 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 17, from 1 to 6 p.m. Race times are as follows: Saturday, Jan. 17, at 7 a.m. for the 5K and 10K, and Sunday, Jan. 18, at 7 a.m. for the half marathon, 7:15 a.m. for the 8K, 1 to 5 p.m. for the Papa’s Pilar Rum Stroll, 3 p.m. for the Beach N’ Beer Mile, and 4 to 6 p.m. for the Cool Down and Recover Pool Party and Farewell Party. Participant perks include custom race t-shirts, custom medals, and various prizes for costume contests and raffles. Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, top three master male and female finishers, and top three male and female finishers in each age group. http://go.evvnt.com/2952192-0?pid=6562

Monteforte d'Alpone (Verona), Veneto (Italy) - "Ecomaratona Clivus, Ecorun Collis". [Italian] Tredicesima edizione. Competitiva di km 45 (dislivello positivo 1900 metri) e di km 26 (dislivello positivo 900 metri). Partenza alle ore 8 da via Silvio Perazzolo. Per inf. tel. 349.0854525. www.montefortiana.org

Ragusa, Sicilia (Italy) - "Maratona di Ragusa". [Italian] Ventunesima edizione. Competitiva di km 42,195, "Straragusa" di km 21,097 e "Family Run" non competitiva di km 3,200 nei luoghi di Montalbano e tra il Barocco della Val di Noto. Inizio partenze alle ore 8 da via Feliciano Rossitto presso il Supermercato I Centesimo. Arrivo in piazza Duomo. Per inf. tel. 331.5785084 sig. Guglielmo Causarano. www.maratonadiragusa.com