The Axnfell fell race takes place this Sunday, starting from the plantation (above Laxey village).

It is the final round of the Callin Wild League and registration will be from 7am for an 8am start (all entries in advance).

The distance is 28km (17.4 miles), the second longest in the league, so minimum age is 18.

The arduous course includes 1,800 metres of ascenbt (5,906ft).

Pre-entry fee is £5, contact race organiser Steve Taggart, 65 Ard Reayrt, Laxey (07624 433404), email [email protected]

Website: http://www.manxfellrunners.org

l Entries for the End to End Walk on Sunday, September 18 closed last weekend.

A field of 159 athletes will take part in this year’s event.

More details on the website ramseybakeryendtoendwalk.org