The James Coulson Laxey Race, round eight of the Callin Wild Manx Fell Running League, takes place this evening (Thursday), with a 7pm start from Glen Ruy Farm.

Registration will be between 6pm and 6.45pm. Full safety gear is mandatory for all runners. Minimum age is 18 years on race day.

The distance is 13km with a challenging 650 metres of ascent. Route description and map at manxfellrunners.org

l Northern AC’s Park Run series continues on Friday evening over the Mooragh course in Ramsey.

Sign on from 6pm for a 7pm start - usual youth and adult classes. Further rounds take place on July 12 and July 26 (both Fridays).

l Round four of Western AC’s Dave Phillips headlands/prom running league takes place next Tuesday evening (June 18).

Sponsored by Sweeney Todd Men’s Hairdressers in the Villa Arcade, signing on for the event will take place in the youth club venue close to the bottom of Stanley Road (near Empire Garage showroom) from 6pm.

The youth races on the promenade begin at 7pm, followed by the adult events on the longer course involving the headlands at 7.15pm.

The fifth and final round is on Friday, July 19.