1,329 will start the Clerical Medical Parish Walk at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning from the National Sports Centre.
Not all will attempt the full distance of 85 miles around the Island's 17 parishes.
However, Race Director Ray Cox says a record number are expected to attempt it.....he's been explaining why such a challenge appears so attractive:-
Cricket: Lucy Barnett nominated for ICC player of the month award
Island competitor one of three shortlisted for August accolade
Swimming: Oscar Maddrell nominated for regional award
Coach, Silla Parnell also shortlisted for a potential accolade
Shooting: Cross claims a clean sweep in skeet league
Riley claims ABT league crown at Meary Veg
'Perfect': Racer's verdict after sidecars get TT return go-ahead
But driver warns of 'extreme cost' of implementing changes
