EVENT INFO
60 YEARS OF THE ISLE OF MAN EASTER FESTIVAL OF RUNNING
Join us from Friday 29 March to Sunday 31 March 2024. Online entries will open on Friday 1 December 2023.
THREE RACES
Transport Info
Coach travel to and from Douglas (the island’s capital) is provided free of charge as part of our full festival entry package, taking the stress out of arranging travel for your group. If you are arranging a group trip, get in touch with the team via email for further details – easterfestival@manx.net
Shower and Changing Facilities
These are available before and after the race at race registration situated at Rushen FC Clubhouse, a short walk to the start finish area.
PORT ERIN 10k
Good Friday sees the start of the festival with a 10k road race starting at 5:30pm. Men and women run together although there are, of course, separate prizes for the men and women. There are also team prizes to be won and awards for the leading veterans and juniors.
The race starts by the harbour in Port Erin and heads up to the Promenade and then out of town before following the picturesque coastal footpath to Port St. Mary harbour and returning to Port Erin finishing near to the Lifeboat Station. After the race, there is usually live music and food available from multiple locations.
Please note, due to the fading light, we enforce a cut-off time at 5km of 38 minutes. Any runner who has not reached 5km at this point may be asked to withdraw from the race. This cut-off time is enforced to ensure runner and event marshal safety.
FAST TIMES GUARANTEED
Over 50% of the top 100, and over 35% of the entire field ran a 10k PB in 2023!
PEEL HILL RACE
On Saturday afternoon, action moves to Peel a fishing village on the west of the island, about 11 miles from Douglas. The race starts and finishes near the quayside at the House of Manannan with start times of 14.15hrs (men) and 15.15hrs (women).
The men compete over a four mile course and the women over a three mile route. The races are held separately. With the exception of the first and last half mile the course is on grass.
There are two main climbs on the route for the men and one for the women with a number of short sharp climbs as well. The descent is less steep. Therefore, the climb suits the fell/hill runners but they have less of an edge over the road and track runners on the downhill.
Transport Info
Coach travel to and from Douglas (the island’s capital) is provided free of charge as part of our full festival entry package, taking the stress out of arranging travel for your group. If you are arranging a group trip, get in touch with the team via email for further details – easterfestival@manx.net
Shower and Changing Facilities
Please arrive ready to run. There are no official changing facilities, although there are toilets readily available at the start/finish area.
Transport Info
Taking place on Douglas promenade, the race is walking distance for those staying in Douglas!
Shower and Changing Facilities
Please arrive ready to run as there are no official changing facilities. There are toilets at the start/finish area and also an open air café serving drinks & light refreshments.
DOUGLAS 5K
Sunday morning concludes the running with a 5km road race on an out and back course along Douglas Promenade. The ladies race starts at 10.30hrs and the Mens at 11.15am.
The start/finish is located on Douglas Promenade walkway at the Sea Terminal end of the Promenade. The course is a 2.5km out and 2.5km back lap and is very flat and covering virtually the full length of Douglas Promenade.
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