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THREE RACES. THREE DAYS.
ONE ISLAND.
Friday 18 April – Sunday 20 April 2025
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Organised by Manx Harriers and proudly sponsored by IQ-EQ.
The Isle of Man Easter Festival of Running has become an annual ritual for multiple universities and UK clubs, with many long-standing rivalries and friendships.
The festival has four main parts – three of these involve running and the fourth is for unwinding after a hard weekend of racing.
RACE SCHEDULE
GOOD FRIDAY 10k
PORT ERIN. 7pm COMBINED START
Friday sees the start of the festival with a 10km road race in Port Erin. Over 35% of runners achieved a PB in 2024.
Race sponsored by IQ-EQ
PEEL HILL RACE
PEEL. MEN 2:15PM, WOMEN 3:15PM
On Saturday afternoon, action moves to Peel a fishing village on the west of the island, about 11 miles from Douglas.
Race sponsored by Full Factory Winnerswear
DOUGLAS 5K
DOUGLAS. 10:30AM WOMEN, 11:20AM MEN
Sunday morning concludes the running with a 5km road race on an out and back course along Douglas Promenade.
Race sponsored by The Outback Sportsbar
A RUNNING FESTIVAL LIKE NO OTHER
High quality racing
Festival atmosphere
Beautiful location and rich history
Race alongside stunning scenery, in one of the longest standing running festivals in the British Isles!
Starting in 1964, the festival has a rich history spanning six decades.
Attend the festival every year, with over 300 visiting runners.