RUNNERS are being urged to put on the afterburners if they want to enter the Taunton 10k Road Race on September 28.

The event, sponsored by Deane DLO, is limited to 650 runners and more than half the places have already been taken.

The closing date is September 17.

Sign up online, at taunton10k.co.uk or pick up forms from Blackbrook Pavilion, Wellsprings Leisure Centre, Wellington Sports Centre, Tony Pryce Sports or Taunton TIC.