We are thrilled to announce the return of our beloved fundraising event, 'Race the Sun,' for another year.

This special occasion is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Atla Group. Their support helps toward the cost of hosting this event, ensuring that fundraising efforts can directly contribute to transforming challenging life experiences into brighter futures for children, teens, and families on the Isle of Man.

Registration Fee £35 (to be paid at time of registration).

Total cost £350 per team (balance of £315 to be paid by 13th May 2024).

Register by 3rd May to receives your event t-shirt, all registration closes 12th May 2024.

The aim of this much loved event is to raise funds for the services we provide. We ask that any funds raised in relation to this event are donated to The Children’s Centre.

Please note this year’s event will run in an anti-clockwise direction. It is essential that all individuals taking part, recce their leg of the route before the race.

• About the event

  Race the Sun is a relay race like another.

  The task is simple - starting in Peel, at sunrise (05:05), your team must complete a lap of the dramatic 100 mile island coastal footpath before the sun sets (21:25).

  The course follows the 'Raad ny Foillan' our stunning coastal footpath that goes all the way around our island with beautiful scenery, a range of terrains significant height gain.

  The event is open to teams of up to 10 people (teams can consist of any number of runners up to maximum of 10), who each run one of the 10 sections, which vary in length, landscape and difficulty; ranging from 10.5km (6.5m) to 18.2km (12m) in distance.

  The runners will take in a variety of terrains ranging from impressive sandy beaches; picturesque glens; estuaries and exposed cliff tops. The race requires strength, stamina and agility, as well as sheer determination.

  Race the Sun is definitely not for the faint hearted.

  Please note this is a self-supported event and participants will need to transport their own team members, and make sure that team mates arrive at transition points on time.

• Route Information

  This year’s event will run in an anti-clockwise direction. It is essential that all individuals taking part, recce their leg of the route before the race.

• 2024 Race Guide

  Please click here to view this year route guide.

• Google Map of the Route

  Google map of this year’s route.

• Contact Us

  For more information and or any question, please email fundraising@thechildrenscentre.org.im