Is just over a week away on Sunday, November 5. Entries are flying in with 687 received already (by October 21). Get yours in now, there is a limit of 1,000 runners and NO entries can be accepted on the day, the closing date is Monday and includes the Cou

Is just over a week away on Sunday, November 5. Entries are flying in with 687 received already (by October 21). Get yours in now, there is a limit of 1,000 runners and NO entries can be accepted on the day, the closing date is Monday and includes the County and South of England Championships and takes place as the Stevenage 60th Anniversary celebrations build up to a climax. The race starts near Woodcock Road at 10.30am and is on a two lap course including Gresley Way, Six Hills Way, Fairland's Valley Park north and south, and Broadhall Way. The course is all on cycleways and surfaced footpaths. The finish will be in front of the Bert Hill Stadium on Ridlins Athletics Track. Spectators will be very welcome. You must be at least 17 to enter the half marathon. You can download an entry form from www.fvspartans.org.uk or contact 01438 354505, 01438 359173 or 0764 237659. Entries are £10 for members of running clubs, £12 for everyone else. Younger runners are very welcome on the two mile fun run at 10.35am, entries are £2.