The Leinster Management Ltd-sponsored Open 20-mile running race takes place over the National Sports Centre perimeter road this Sunday, starting at 9am.

Entries on the line for the Isle of Man Veteran Athletes’ Club event are £5 for affiliated runners and £8 for those not affiliated. Entries on the day are an extra £3.

Make cheques available to IOMVAC and post to: Mo Kelly, 47 Ballacriy Park, Colby.

This is an ideal opportunity for all those long-distance runners including London Marathon entrants to try out their pace, kit and nutrition before the big day.

As the race is held on the NSC perimeter road, runners will have easy access to a water station and toilets every half-mile.

There will be trophies and prizes for the first three women and men, as well as spot prizes.

Refreshments and prize presentation will follow the race.

Helpers are required with marshalling and manning the water station.