The full Manx Mountain Marathon route is a point to point fell race from Ramsey in the North of the Isle of Man to Port Erin in the South The half marathon follows the second part of the same route.
This is a traditional fell race (not an orienteering style 'mountain marathon'). The first 25km of the race passes over the scenic northern fells, including the Island’s highest peak, Snaefell. A short trail section brings runners into the village of St Johns, where the half mountain marathon entrants join in. The route then passes over the southern hills, covering a series of peaks and finishing with some spectacular coastal paths and steep climbs. The route is on open moorland and trails, with very short road sections, it is largely unmarked, so some navigation skills are required.