The opening round of the 2018 Callin Wild-sponsored Manx Fell Running League takes place this Saturday.

The Ard Whallan race will start and finish at the Outdoor Pursuits Centre in West Baldwin where registration opens at 12.15pm.

The race will start at 1.30pm over a 12km (seven-mile) route that includes 750 metres of ascent. Full safety gear is mandatory for all competitors and this will be checked at registration. Minimum age for entry is 18 years on race day.

There is limited car parking at the Centre, plus space at the Colden car park (quarter-of-a-mile away). The organisers strongly advise car sharing.

Changing facilities, showers and post-race refreshments will be available. It’s Manx Fell Runners annual cake race, so competitors are invited to bring along a home-baked treat!