Not exactly astounding news but I have gleaned from the official race site that on 13th of October the number of entries for the two races had increased slightly :

NUMBER OF REGISTERED ENTRANTS :
On October 13, 2010
48 hours: 48 entrants

24 hours: 51 entrants

Meaning that if everyone started and if there have been no withdrawals during the race(s) there will currently be 99 competitors on the 1.2km course.

Both races are due to finish at 10am (local time in Royan).

Any further news will appear here as soon as I get it…