169 entries have been received so far for June's Clerical Medical Parish Walk.
However, last year's winner Robbie Collister and record holder Sean Hands have yet to make their intentions clear.
The latest figure is just a fraction of the numbers expected to take part.
Last year, 1,329 registered to start the event.
Cycling: Minisculo Fondo event in Ramsey today
Family friendly stage to be held around the Mooragh Park
Isle of Man wraps up Island Games with 80 medals
Golds galore and records broken in Orkney
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Island Games: Eight more medals for gymnasts
22 medals in total for the Manx team
Island Games: Hannay wins third medal for IoM
He picks up the silver on final day of event