Participants and residents are advised of temporary road closures and parking restrictions in place for the Isle of Man Easter Festival of Running 2026.
Friday 3 April 2026
Road Closures including Prohibition of Parking (4:00pm – 9:00pm):
Strand Road, Port Erin – from its junction with Athol Park and St George’s Crescent to Shore Road (St…
We are pleased to confirm the final details of the prize fund for the 2026 IQ-EQ Isle of Man Easter Festival of Running.
Following another record number of entries, the event will feature a record prize fund of £6,420. This milestone means that since the current organising team took over the running of the festival…
Participants preparing for the upcoming Isle of Man Easter Festival of Running are being encouraged to review the official Race Information Pack before reaching out with questions.
The comprehensive guide has been designed to ensure runners have everything they need ahead of the event, helping to make the experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible…
The Isle of Man Easter Festival of Running has reached a new milestone in 2026, with a record 772 pre-entries confirmed ahead of the event weekend.
This year’s entries reflect a strong and diverse field with 412 men and 360 women registered. The festival continues to attract athletes across all age groups, including 444 senior competitors, alongside a wide spread…
In 2025, Full Factory Winnerswear sponsored athlete Rebecca Flaherty made her Easter Festival of Running debut in spectacular fashion. She became the second consecutive Oxford University runner to win the overall women’s Festival title, following Naomi Kingston’s victory in 2024.
Rebecca delivered outstanding performances across the weekend, winning both the IQ-EQ Good Friday 10K in 35:33 and The Outback Sportsbar Douglas 5K in 17:16. She…
Today marks a major milestone for our Festival headline sponsor IQ-EQ (Isle of Man) Limited who celebrate their 50th birthday, coinciding with the opening of entries for the Isle of Man Easter Festival of Running 2026.
IQ-EQ is a leading global investor services group with a long-established presence in Douglas. They have supported the Festival…