After the monsoon conditions experienced by competitiors last year, forecasters are predicting good weather ahead of Saturday's Clerical Medical Parish Walk.
A record entry of 1,620 will start the 85 mile trek around the island's 17 parishes, with those hoping to complete the route having 24 hours to do so.
The event begins at 8am at the National Sports Centre.
Race Director Ray Cox says everything is set fair:-
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