Hundreds expected at Northern marathon

Hundreds of runners are expected to head to Ramsey this weekend to take part in the annual IoM Marathon road running championships.

It takes place tomorrow (Sunday 8 August) and there's also a half marathon.

Drivers in the north of the Island are being asked to take extra care as runners will be on open roads following a route along Ramsey promenade, to Bride, Andreas, St Judes and Jurby Road back to Ramsey.

Organisers said the course is well signed , with marshalls and police present at all major junctions

The first race starts at 8:30am, with the last of the runners expected back soon after 1pm.