The 63rd Isle of Man Easter Festival of Running
Friday 26th – Sunday 28th March 2027
Three races. Three days. One island.
157 days to go
Friday 26th March
Port Erin 10K
5:30pm · Combined start
Saturday 27th March
Peel Hill Race
Men 2:15pm · Women 3:15pm
Sunday 28th March
Douglas 5K
Women 10:30am · Men 11:20am
Online entries open Tuesday 1st December 2026
Advance entries close 8:00pm on Saturday 6th March
Online entries opening soon
Keep an eye on this page – the entry link will appear here.
Entries are open
Advance and Full Festival entries close at 8:00pm on Saturday 6th March
Advance entries have closed
Late 10K entries open online on Saturday 13th March
Late 10K entries are open
Online until 5:00pm on Wednesday 24th March · £5 late entry premium
Online entries have closed
Key dates 2027
- Tue 1st Dec 2026Online entries open
- Sat 6th Mar8:00pmAdvance and Full Festival entries close
- Sat 13th MarLate 10K entries open online£5 late entry premium
- Wed 24th Mar5:00pmLate 10K entries close
- Thu 25th MarNumber collectionManx Harriers Clubhouse, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
- Fri 26th MarPort Erin 10K5:30pm · Combined start
- Sat 27th MarPeel Hill RaceMen 2:15pm · Women 3:15pm
- Sun 28th MarDouglas 5KWomen 10:30am · Men 11:20am
- Sun 28th MarPrize presentation & partyDoors open 7:00pm
The races
Good Friday · 26th March
Port Erin 10K
Sponsored by IQ-EQ
- Combined start5:30pm
- Course
- Road race up to the Promenade, out along the coastal footpath to Port St Mary harbour and back. Men and women start together, with separate prizes.
- Start / finish
- Starts by Port Erin harbour, finishes near the Lifeboat Station
- Entry
- £12 (non-affiliated +£4)
- Please note
- 38-minute cut-off at 5km because of the fading light. No entries are taken on the day.
Easter Saturday · 27th March
Peel Hill Race
Sponsored by Full Factory Winnerswear
- Men2:15pm
- Women3:15pm
- Course
- Men 4 miles, women 3 miles, run as separate races. Apart from the first and last half mile the course is on grass, with two main climbs for the men and one for the women.
- Start / finish
- Near the quayside at the House of Manannan, Peel
- Entry
- £8 (non-affiliated +£4)
Easter Sunday · 28th March
Douglas 5K
Sponsored by The Outback Sports Bar
- Women10:30am
- Men11:20am
- Course
- Flat 2.5km out and 2.5km back along Douglas Promenade walkway. The women's and men's races are run separately.
- Start / finish
- Douglas Promenade walkway, Sea Terminal end
- Entry
- £8 (non-affiliated +£4)
Entries & fees
Online entries open Tuesday 1st December 2026
Advance entries close 8:00pm on Saturday 6th March
Online entries opening soon
Keep an eye on this page – the entry link will appear here.
Entries are open
Advance and Full Festival entries close at 8:00pm on Saturday 6th March
Advance entries have closed
Late 10K entries open online on Saturday 13th March
Late 10K entries are open
Online until 5:00pm on Wednesday 24th March · £5 late entry premium
Online entries have closed
See Entries & fees below for any entries on the day.
| Full FestivalAll three races, coach travel to and from Port Erin and Peel, a commemorative t-shirt and a ticket to the prize presentation and party. | £50 |
|---|---|
| Port Erin 10KSingle race entry | £12 |
| Peel Hill RaceSingle race entry | £8 |
| Douglas 5KSingle race entry | £8 |
| Non-affiliated runnersAdditional fee per race | +£4 |
| Late entriesPremium per race | +£5 |
- Closing date
- 8:00pm on Saturday 6th March 2027 for advance and Full Festival entries.
- Late entries
- Late 10K entries online from Saturday 13th March until 5:00pm on Wednesday 24th March.Full Festival entries are not accepted after the closing date. Late 10K entries are online only and limited in number – no 10K entries are taken on the day. Hill race and 5K entries are taken on the day until 30 minutes before the start of each race.
- Refunds
- No refunds – entry fees are non-refundable.
- Who can enter
- Runners must be aged 15 or over on Good Friday – born on or before 26th March 2012.
Race registration & number collection
| Day | Where | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maundy Thursday25th March | Manx Harriers Clubhouse | 5:00pm – 7:00pm | Number collection only – no entries taken |
| Good Friday26th March | Rushen FC Clubhouse (Croit Lowey), Droghadfayle Road, Port Erin | 3:30pm – 5:00pm | Number collection only – no entries taken |
| Easter Saturday27th March | House of Manannan, Peel | 1:00pm – 2:45pm | Bring your race number from Friday. Entries on the day until 30 minutes before the start. |
| Easter Sunday28th March | Sea Terminal, Douglas (cruise kiosk) | 9:15am – 10:50am | Bring your race number from Friday. Entries on the day until 30 minutes before the start. |
Age categories 2027
Age groups are the same for men and women and are worked out from your age on Good Friday, 26th March 2027.
- U161 Sep 2011 – 26 Mar 2012
- U181 Sep 2009 – 31 Aug 2011
- U201 Sep 2007 – 31 Aug 2009
- SM/SW27 Mar 1992 – 31 Aug 2007
- VetsBorn on or before 26 Mar 1992
- VM35/VW3527 Mar 1987 – 26 Mar 1992
- VM40/VW4027 Mar 1982 – 26 Mar 1987
- VM45/VW4527 Mar 1977 – 26 Mar 1982
- VM50/VW5027 Mar 1972 – 26 Mar 1977
- VM55/VW5527 Mar 1967 – 26 Mar 1972
- VM60/VW6027 Mar 1962 – 26 Mar 1967
- VM65/VW6527 Mar 1957 – 26 Mar 1962
- VM70/VW7027 Mar 1952 – 26 Mar 1957
- VM75/VW7527 Mar 1947 – 26 Mar 1952
- VM80/VW80Born on or before 26 Mar 1947
We use the England Athletics age groups introduced on 1st April 2026 (U20, U18 and U16). Veteran age is taken on the first day of the Festival, and prizes for veteran age groups depend on final entries. Your age group is shown on the entry list and results.
Prizes & presentation
A generous prize fund for the leading competitors and teams, with equal prize money for men and women. The final amount depends on entries – in 2026 it was over £6,400 – plus course record bonuses and a £1,000 bonus prize fund for the first three in the Peel Hill Race, provided by the race sponsor. We do not offer finisher medals.
Prize presentation & party
Sunday 28th March
Doors open 7:00pm
Easter Sunday night at the Outback, Douglas, until late. Admission is strictly by ticket only, and tickets are only available as part of Full Festival entry. Under 18s strictly no admittance.
Results
Latest news
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Questions?
- Organised by
- Manx Harriers, National Sports Centre, Perimeter Roadway, Douglas, Isle of Man