Annual event starts and finishes in Ramsey
Hundreds of runners on roads means extra care will be needed in the north of the Island this weekend.
That's from organisers of the Microgaming 'Play it Forward' Isle of Man Marathon Championship.
The start line is at Ramsey's Ballacloan Stadium, from 9 o'clock this Sunday morning (9 August).
Race organiser Phil Motley says there's a number of strong contenders:
Ravens on the road at Barnoldswick Town
FC Isle of Man looking to make it three unbeaten this weekend
Hockey: Bacchas Men's B looking to keep up flawless league form
Two national teams in EH Championship action in this weekend's fixtures
Rugby: Ramsey at home to face Dukinfield
Douglas and Vagabonds to meet in Manx Cup
Football: 'Take Two' for FA Cup first round clashes?
Most ties rescheduled from last weekend due to poor weather
Hopes new designated centre will see more people take up powerlifting
Powerlifting Isle of Man says former base in Castletown created 'barriers'