The Syd Quirk Half-Marathon takes place in the south of the island on Sunday week, November 19, sponsored by Haldane Fisher.

The event will count as the 2017 IoM Half-Marathon Championship.

There will be three start times to the Isle of Man Veteran Athletes’ Club-organised event: 8.30am for walkers, 8.45am for slower runners expecting to take more than 2hr 15min, and 9.30am for the main field. Parking will be available outside the former Ronaldsway Social Club.

Entries remain open until midnight this coming Monday, November 13: those affiliated to an athletics club will pay £10, unattached £15.

Race numbers and bibs with the integrated timing chips will be allocated at registration on Friday, November 17 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at Manx Harriers clubhouse, NSC, Douglas. Please note, no registration will be available on race day.

Full details on: www.iomvac. co.uk