PARALYMPIC champion Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson will take part in the longest- running half marathon in the Tees Valley at the weekend.
The 23rd Liberata Redcar Half Marathon on Sunday has a record 1,300 entries.
Dame Tanni said: "It's so important to me to take part in an event held in my home town like the half marathon.
"I really want to do well and I've been training every day, despite a lot of other commitments.
"I'm sure it'll be more competitive with the record number of entries, but more enjoyable than ever with all the extra people taking part."
Dame Tanni's husband, Ian, of Redcar, another veteran of the event, will be competing with 12 other disabled participants.
Late entrants are more than welcome, with an entry fee of £11.50 for club runners and £12.50 for unattached.
People are asked to go along as soon after 8am as possible on Sunday to register.
For details, contact Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council's events team on (01642) 471503.
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