Hospice Race The Sun 2026

27th Jun 2026

Approved TRA permit no.8508

This year the event will be starting in Douglas, 27th June at sunrise (04:47), your team must complete a clockwise lap of the dramatic 100-mile island coastal footpath in 17 hours 8 minutes before the sun sets (21:55). The course follows the 'Raad ny Foillan' our stunning coastal footpath that goes all the way around our island with beautiful scenery and a diverse range of terrains to conquer, ranging from impressive sandy beaches, forested glens, heather clad hills to exposed cliff tops. The course is broken down into 10 different legs, which vary in length, landscape and difficulty; ranging from 10.5km (6.5m) to 18km (11.45m) in distance. The event is open to teams of up to 10 people who each get assigned to their legs of the relay. The generous support of Atla Group as our event sponsors make this event possible with this being the events 18th year!