Hundreds expected at Northern marathon

Saturday, 7 August 2021 08:25

By Leanne Cooke @leannelily18

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.

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