Entries for the 2012 Wilmslow Half Marathon opened last month and, even though the closing date isn't until February, the race is already two thirds full.
The half marathon is always over subscribed but entries are coming in faster than ever this year and organisers expect the race to be full by Christmas.
The 28th ASICS Wilmslow Half Marathon will take place on Sunday 25th March at Wilmslow Rugby Club and for the third successive year it has been chosen to host the England Half Marathon Championships.
The added endorsement means thousands of local runners, who will pound the streets for their own chosen charity, will be joined by some of the finest runners in the country who compete for championship honours.
The official charity chosen to benefit from the 2012 Wilmslow Half Marathon is David Lewis which is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning and physical disabilities.
Organiser Malcolm Fowler said "This year we will be accepting 5,000 entries. We are already two thirds full so any local runners wanting to race next March need to submit their entries in the next few weeks.
"Local runners always leave it until the last minute whereas 'out of town' runners enter months in advance. I have never worked out why this is so, but it happens every year!"
Entrance is £27 for club members and £29 for those who are not attached to a club.
Visit the Wilmslow Half Marathon website for further information and entry forms.
