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.
Athletics: David Mullarkey in GB squad for European team championships
Island athlete to contest 5,000m race in Madrid later this month
Boxing: Sam Rennie not ruling out further title push this year
Manxman hoping to build on recent WBC title victory
Shooting: Kirkpatrick tops the chart in latest skeet league meeting
League stage winner also enjoys cup success at Meary Veg
Fundraiser launched to help injured TT rider with recovery
Mark Parrett could need 'several specialized treatments'
Triathlon: Will Draper earns world tour wildcard
Island athlete bound for Vancouver this weekend (13-15 Jun)