Time is running out if you are thinking of running in next year's Flora London Marathon, as your entry must be in by Friday of next week.

The entry form is contained in a free magazine called Marathon News which is available from all major high street sports stores.

Local stockists include JJB Sports; On the Run, 39 Harpers Lane, Chorley; Bamber Bridge Sports, 209 Station Road, Bamber Bridge; Complete Runner, 173 Chapel Street, Nelson; HD Cocker and Son, 6 Kibrey Road, Burnley; Longridge S and L, 29-33 Berry Lane, Longridge.

Those who are good for age must also return their special application form by October 19 for guaranteed acceptance in the race.

Race date is April 13, 2008.