5 Physical Challenges to Set Yourself in 2024
With the start of a new year comes new resolutions: learn a new language, eat healthier or the customary ‘become more active’.
Whether you’re new to physical activity or an experienced athlete, we’ve compiled a list of events for all abilities happening on island throughout 2024.
Easter Festival of Running (29th-31st March)
Three races. Three days. One island.
Attracting individuals from both the Isle of Man and the United Kingdom, the Easter Festival of Running opens on Good Friday with a scenic 10k road race in Port Erin, beginning by the harbour and ending near the Lifeboat Station.
The second day continues with the ever popular Peel Hill Race, beginning and ending by the quayside at the House of Manannan.
Easter Sunday completes the festival, with individuals taking part in a 5k road race along Douglas Promenade commencing and culminating at the Sea Terminal end of the ‘Prom’.
Minimum age for this event is 15 years.
Manx Mountain Marathon (30th March)
Looking for an unique challenge, why not run the length of the Isle of Man in one day!
The Manx Mountain Marathon consists of 2 events; Full marathon or half marathon. The marathon route is a point to point fell race from Ramsey to Port Erin.
Minimum age for this event is 18 years.
Give it a ‘Try-Athlon’ (19th May)
Following the success of Isle of Play’s inaugural Give it a ‘Try-Athlon’ in 2023, many families will be pleased to hear that the event will be returning for 2024.
In reverse order to a usual triathlon, you begin with a 7k walk/run at Fenella Beach in Peel, heading North before making your way along the Ramsey to St John railway path and ending behind the Tynwald Inn (St Johns). This is where the second leg begins, with a 5k cycle along the old railway path towards Peel and culminating at Fenella Beach, where you will swim one width of the beach or just splash around in the water to complete your ‘Try-Athlon’.
This event is suitable for all age groups and abilities.
Aquathlon & Supersprint Relay (21st July)
Have you set yourself a challenge of doing your first triathlon in 2024? Then the Supersprint Aquathlon Swim & Run is the perfect way of – pardon the pun – dipping your toe in the water. Catering for nearly all ages, and focused on swimmers who fancy a go at a multi-sport event, this might be the start of a whole new sporting career…
Taking place in Mooragh Park, Ramsey, the Aquathlon consists of a short swim in the boating lake, followed by a run (distance dependent on age) along the path that encompasses the lake.
- Age 11-12; 300m swim followed by a 2.2k run
- Age 13-14; 500m swim followed by a 3.3k run
- Age 15+; 750m swim followed by a 5.5k run
Information for the Supersprint Relay to be confirmed.
Minimum age for this event is 11 years.
Gran Fondo (27th-28th July)
Whether racing to win, or riding to finish, Gran Fondo Isle of Man is a true test of legs and lungs – one that rewards competitors with an overwhelming sense of satisfaction as they conquer the very leafy lanes and windswept moors that have helped forge the Island’s cycling champion Mark Cavendish.
Obtained from: www.granfondoisleofman.com
With varying ‘fondos’ taking place throughout the weekend, this event is accessible for all cycling abilities.
- UCI Gran Fondo (Sunday 28th July, 16+ years)
- UCI Medio Fondo (Sunday 28th July, 14+ years)
- UCI Individual Time Trial (Saturday 27th July, 12+ years)
- Medio Fondo (Sunday 28th July, 14+ years)
- Piccolo Fondo (Sunday 28th July, 8+ years; under 11s to be accompanied by an adult)
- Minisculo Fondo (Saturday 27th July, no minimum age)
This event is suitable for all age groups and abilities.
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