Races taking place across the bank holiday weekend
The Easter Festival of Running kicks off tomorrow (29 March).
It's the 60th year of the event and has seen a record number of advanced entries.
634 people have already registered, exceeding last year’s record by nearly 60.
The first race is in Port Erin on Good Friday, with the Peel Hill Races on Saturday and the 5k road race along Douglas prom on Easter Sunday.
It's still possible to register on the day for each event:
PLANNING TO ENTER ON THE DAY? 🗳️ Friday - Port Erin 10k Register at Rushen FC (Croit Lowey) in Port Erin from...
Posted by Isle of Man Easter Festival of Running on Thursday, March 28, 2024
A number of road closures will be in place over the weekend for the festival.
On Friday, Port Erin Promenade will be closed to traffic from 4pm to 9pm, and runners and spectators are asked to park in the upper part of the village.
Then on Saturday there is a road closure on part of East Quay in Peel on Easter Saturday from 7am to no later than 5pm.
Competitors taking part in the Sunday road race are being reminded that the clocks go forward overnight so check your alarms!
David Griffiths is one of the organisers and has been telling Amy Griffiths all about the event:
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