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Congratulations to Niamh Bridson Hubbard (Cambridge University Hare & Hounds) on clinching the 2026 women’s Festival title on her debut at the event. Niamh took convincing victories in the two road races, and was second behind last year’s champion Rebecca Flaherty in the Peel Hill race. Niamh is well established as a leading athlete…

The 62nd IQEQ Isle of Man Easter Festival of Running will be remembered as a record-breaking celebration of endurance, depth and resilience, as more than 1,500 finishers across three days of racing crowned new champions and showcased the enduring appeal of one of the British Isles’ most distinctive athletics events. More than 500 of those…

An amazing 72 different runners have won an award in the 2026 Festival with the total prize fund being given out a record £6,270. This year we trialled extending the veteran's awards based on 10 year age groups and we will be reviewing this to see whether it will be repeated in the future. Each…

After a successfully opening race of the Isle of Man Easter Festival of Running 2026 we are looking forward to heading west today for the Full Factory Winnerswear Peel Hill Race. Please find below some important updates for all runners. Today's transport: The coaches will leave from the war memorial on Douglas Promenade  opposite…

The 2026 IQEQ Easter Festival of Running bursts into life in Port Erin on Friday evening, boasting a record advance entry of 772 and a top-class field. The 62nd Festival promises to showcase running at its very best, set against a true Festival atmosphere created by nearly 500 visiting competitors, most of whom are from…