PLACES on this year's Race for Life in Winchester and Southampton are filling fast.

So far Winchester has 1,589 women signed up and Southampton a staggering 7,409 with three months still to go.

Race organiser Hannah Davies, said: "I'm astounded by the support in Southampton for the work of Cancer Research UK and we really are very grateful to all the women who have entered and their sponsors."

There are still places available for the Southampton race, but these are going fast, so if you want to enter visit www.raceforlife.org or call 08705 134314.

If you can't run or walk the race and want to help, you could help as a volunteer. Call the hotline on 08702 401112 to register your details now.