MORE than 800 runners, walkers and joggers have signed up to the OX5 Run for Oxford Children’s Hospital as the ‘early bird’ deadline approaches.

Today is the final day to secure the early bird price of £17.50 to enter the Blenheim Palace five-mile run on March 25.

With less than a month to go sign ups have rocketed in recent days and the hospital's charity hoped to break the 1,000 barrier.

Reduced prices may still be available through the charity’s social media accounts until later in the week - check facebook.com/OxfordHospitalsCharity

Sign up at ox5run.co.uk