09:00
£33-£38
Age 17 & over
Stunning scenery and an undulating route await those who enter.
The race, as in previous years, will be run over the Manx Northern course, starting and finishing in Ramsey. Start in Ramsey. Head along Mooragh Promenade past the site of the former Grand Island hotel and on to Bride. From there to Andreas and St Judes before turning back towards Ramsey. Two laps for marathon runners, finishing at the Ramsey Ballacloan Football stadium.
This event is part of Altenar Isle of Man Marathon and Half Marathon.
Ramsey Football Stadium
Ballaoloan Rd
Ramsey
Isle of Man
IM8
UK
The start point for the Marathon is on Mooragh Promenade, approx. 400 yards from Race HQ.
The start point for the Half Marathon is on North Shore Road, approx 200 yards from Race HQ.
The island has excellent air links to the Mainland.
The Isle of Man Steam Packet company offers a choice of convenient crossings.
A public bus, No. 3A, to Ramsey leaves from Douglas, Lord Street, 06.40 and 07.40 and arrives in Ramsey at 07.32 and 08.32 respectively. Please check times on the Bus Vannin website.
Parking is not permitted inside the stadium or alongside the gates on the stadium side of the road outside. Adequate spaces should be available on the Promenade or in the free car park on the far side of the adjacent Mooragh Park – just 2 minutes walk from the stadium.
The start point for the Half Marathon is on Mooragh Promenade, 200 yards behind the marathon start.
The Half Marathon circuit is just under 13.25 miles. The run is held on the northern course of the Isle of Man starting and finishing in the pretty seaside town of Ramsey. Both races start on Ramsey Promenade and head north along the coastal road which has some lovely scenic views. The first 5 miles of the circuit are undulating, the high point of 259 feet being reached at approx 4 miles. The remainder of the course is mainly flat. On reaching the village of Bride the course heads inland through the countryside via the villages of Andreas and St Judes before heading back to Ramsey finishing inside the football stadium where a wonderful free buffet awaits the athletes. One lap for the half-marathon and two laps for the marathon.
Some runners head to the beach when they finish the race to have a paddle in the sea – the cold water is good for aching limbs! Its only about 150 yards away.
Distances are marked at 1-mile intervals. The course has been measured by an England Athletics accredited measurer.
Drinks stations are located at approximately 3 mile intervals.
Athletes finish inside the football stadium where a wonderful free buffet awaits!
Veterans’ awards for both sexes will be given. Any veteran finishing in the open race in a position that would render him/her eligible for two awards (for example, 2nd overall and 1st Veteran over 40) will receive both awards.
Entry fee (Affiliated)
£33.00
Entry fee (Unaffiliated)
£38.00
08:30
£33-£38
Age 18 & over