Syd Quirk Half-Marathon

Castletown will host the Syd Quirk Half Marathon Run & Walk on 22 November 2026 between 08:00 and 11:30

Participants will tackle a mildly undulating, two-lap course beginning in Ronaldsway Industrial Estate, close to the Sefton Express Hotel.

The race is organised by the Isle of Man Veteran Athletes’ Club.

Start: Ronaldsway Industrial Estate, next to the Fire Station.
Finish: Ronaldsway Industrial Estate, next to Strix.
Initial Loop: Complete 1 lap of the Industrial Estate.

Main Course (2 laps):

• Exit the Estate, turn left towards Ballasalla.
• Pass through Ballasalla, over the level crossing, past the Whitestone Pub.
• Turn left at the Ballasalla Stores roundabout, continue to Cross Four Ways and onto the Southern 100 course (in reverse).
• Pass through Billown towards Ballabeg Corner; turn left.
• Continue to Ballakeighan Corner; turn left onto the Castletown By-Pass.
• At Castletown, go straight at the railway bridge traffic lights, keep left at the next roundabout, passing Viking & Sidings Pubs and Station Garage.
• Turn left at Janet’s Corner roundabout, pass King William’s College, and return to Airport roundabout.

Final Loop: After 2 laps, re-enter the Industrial Estate for a final lap, finishing near the lane to the old Ronaldsway Social Club.