Altenar Isle of Man Half Marathon

Timetable

Saturday

• 10:00-12:00 | Race number collection from registration desk

Sunday

• 07:00 | Race number collection from registration desk
• 08:20 | 10 minute warning call for Marathon runners
• 08:30 | Marathon starts
• 08:50 | 10 minute warning call for Half Marathon runners
• 09:00 | Half Marathon starts

Event HQ

Ramsey Football Stadium
Ballaoloan Rd
Ramsey
Isle of Man
IM8
UK

Start

Marathon

The start point for the Marathon is on Mooragh Promenade, approx. 400 yards from Race HQ.

Half Marathon

The start point for the Half Marathon is on North Shore Road, approx 200 yards from Race HQ.

event transport

There will be special coaches to transport you to and from the race venue in Ramsey - £12.00 per person.

The bus will depart from the Sea Terminal, Douglas Promenade at 07:00. The return bus will leave Ramsey after the prize presentation and buffet at approx. 14.00. 

By air

The island has excellent air links to the Mainland.

By ferry

The Isle of Man Steam Packet company offers a choice of convenient crossings.

By bus

A public bus, No. 3A, to Ramsey leaves from Douglas, Lord Street, 06.40 and 07.40 and arrives in Ramsey at 07.32 and 08.32 respectively. Please check times on the Bus Vannin website.

Parking

Parking is not permitted inside the stadium or alongside the gates on the stadium side of the road outside. Adequate spaces should be available on the Promenade or in the free car park on the far side of the adjacent Mooragh Park – just 2 minutes walk from the stadium.

Overview

The start point is on North Shore Road, approx 200 yards from Race HQ. There will be a 10 minute warning call for the 9:00 am start.

The Half Marathon circuit is just under 13.25 miles. The run is held on the northern course of the Isle of Man starting and finishing in the pretty seaside town of Ramsey. Both races start on Ramsey Promenade and head north along the coastal road which has some lovely scenic views. The first 5 miles of the circuit are undulating, the high point of 259 feet being reached at approx 4 miles.  The remainder of the course is mainly flat. On reaching the village of Bride the course heads inland through the countryside via the villages of Andreas and St Judes before heading back to Ramsey finishing inside the football stadium where a wonderful free buffet awaits the athletes. One lap for the half-marathon and two laps for the marathon.

Some runners head to the beach when they finish the race to have a paddle in the sea – the cold water is good for aching limbs! Its only about 150 yards away.

Distances are marked at 1-mile intervals. The course has been measured by an England Athletics accredited measurer. 

Map

Drinks stations

Drinks stations are located at approximately 3-mile intervals.

Free buffet

Athletes finish inside the football stadium where a wonderful free buffet awaits!

Veterans' awards

Veterans’ awards for both sexes will be given. Any veteran finishing in the open race in a position that would render him/her eligible for two awards (for example, 2nd overall and 1st Veteran over 40) will receive both awards.

Race numbers will be allocated at the registration desk on the morning of race day from 07:00 am or Saturday 10th August between 10:00 – 12:00.

Entry fees