COMPETITORS are readying themselves for the dash of the day in this year's Reading Pancake Race.

Crowds are starting to gather at Broad Street Mall for the event which will see scores of people take to the town centre streets.

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The warm up

Runners will be tasked with running a relay race down Broad Street from 12.30 while flipping pancakes along the way.

So far, our reporter at the scene has spotted people dressed up in aprons, a banana suit, and a chilli - with many more costumes to come we are sure!

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Sir John Madejski has also been spotted and said the event is 'fantastic' and is a loyal attendee.

The event is in its 23rd year and races funds for Reading homelessness prevention charity Launchpad.

More to follow.