Altenar Isle of Man Marathon and Half Marathon
Sun 10 Aug 2025 Isle of Man, UK

Altenar Isle of Man Marathon and Half Marathon

A competitor-friendly event taking place on a picturesque course in the North of the Island, nestled between England and Ireland. The Half Marathon has been voted as one of the top 10 races in the UK!

2 races

  • Sun 10 Aug
  • #1 of 2
North Shore Road, Isle of Man > Ramsey Football Stadium, Isle of Man

Half Marathon

09:00

Age 17 & over

£33-£38

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 10 Aug
  • #2 of 2
Mooragh Promenade, Isle of Man > Ramsey Football Stadium, Isle of Man

Marathon

08:30

Age 18 & over

£33-£38

  • 26.2 miles road running

Event overview

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.

Isle of Man Marathon

Event video

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers

Timetable

Saturday

  • 10:00-12:00 | Race number collection from registration desk

Sunday

  • 07:00 | Race number collection from registration desk
  • 08:20 | 10 minute warning call for Marathon runners
  • 08:30 | Marathon starts
  • 08:50 | 10 minute warning call for Half Marathon runners
  • 09:00 | Half Marathon starts

  • Changing facilities
  • Showers
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Ramsey Football Stadium
Ballaoloan Rd
Ramsey
Isle of Man
IM8
UK

Start

Marathon

The start point for the Marathon is on Mooragh Promenade, approx. 400 yards from Race HQ.

Half Marathon

The start point for the Half Marathon is on North Shore Road, approx 200 yards from Race HQ.

event transport

There will be special coaches to transport you to and from the race venue in Ramsey - £12.00 per person.

The bus will depart from the Sea Terminal, Douglas Promenade at 07:00. The return bus will leave Ramsey after the prize presentation and buffet at approx. 14.00. 

By air

The island has excellent air links to the Mainland.

By ferry

The Isle of Man Steam Packet company offers a choice of convenient crossings.

By bus

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

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.

Races at event

  • Sun 10 Aug
  • #1 of 2
North Shore Road, Isle of Man > Ramsey Football Stadium, Isle of Man

Half Marathon

09:00

Age 17 & over

£33-£38

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 10 Aug
  • #2 of 2
Mooragh Promenade, Isle of Man > Ramsey Football Stadium, Isle of Man

Marathon

08:30

Age 18 & over

£33-£38

  • 26.2 miles road running