Entries pour in for annual Boston Running Festival

That will include the Boston Marathon and Half Marathon – and there is still a chance to take part if you have not yet registered.

So far they have 2,164 runners across their four events with 1,850 off those are running the Marathon and Half Marathon which, start in the Market Place in Boston with the remainder running the 10k and 5k, which start in Central Park.

All four races finish at Boston College where there will be a small market at the finish area so both runners and spectators can enjoy food, drinks and sports equipment.

Boston Marathon Association race director Kay Bonnell said: “Being one of the flattest marathons in the UK, we attract a lot of runners hoping to obtain a personal best which they can use to run bigger events such as London, Tokyo and New York.

“We have a couple of world record attempts happening during the event.

“And we also have a couple who are hoping to complete their 700th Marathon both of whom are in the their 70s.

“We still have a few spaces left if anyone wishes to sign up Bostonmarathon.co.uk.

“We have quite a few local businesses that support the marathon both in financial and time on the basis, its fabulous that local businesses get involved to make the event great.

“We have a team of over 100 local volunteers that help on the day at water stations and junctions so a big thank you to those guys the event couldnt take place without them.”