LEADING medical research charity Action Research is appealing to would-be marathon runners to take part in the Flora London Marathon and help raise money to fund vital medical research.

Taking place on Sunday, April 22, the word-famous event sees participants pounding the tarmac and cobbles of London as they tackle the 26.2 mile course.

Action Research has a limited number of guaranteed places available for those that wish to be part of this run of a lifetime.

For further information call the National Event Unit on 01403-327477 or email events@actionresearch.co.uk.

Runners need to register by the end of January.