THE longest continuous running road race in Kent, the Dartford Half Marathon, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year on race day.

While it is some time away, scheduled for July 23, runners are being urged to sign up before it is too late.

Apply to Dartford Half Marathon, 14, Westbrook, Blisworth, Northampton, NN7 3EN for an entry form or visit dartfordharriersac.co.uk The race takes place on the weekend of the Dartford Family Festival and athletes face a challenging route through rural Dartford with the start and finish on the Central Park athletics track.

Race director Mike Burgoyne is interested in hearing from anybody who ran in the first race in 1977, which was won by Steve Ovett, or who has run in more than 20 of the events. He can be contacted at the above address.