Do you want to take part in the Escalade races this year?
Early registration will be vital as, for the first time, organisers say they will have to limit the number of participants.
Every year the races become more popular.
Organisers say they will add two more races to accommodate the demand and the number of runners in the main race will be limited.
The extra races will allow runners to be safe and run at their own speed, says committee head Jerry Maspoli.
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