After the monsoon conditions experienced by competitiors last year, forecasters are predicting good weather ahead of Saturday's Clerical Medical Parish Walk.
A record entry of 1,620 will start the 85 mile trek around the island's 17 parishes, with those hoping to complete the route having 24 hours to do so.
The event begins at 8am at the National Sports Centre.
Race Director Ray Cox says everything is set fair:-
Hockey: Two leagues split for crucial stage of mixed season
Plenty still up for grabs going into final weeks of the campaign
Rugby: Douglas face big clash against Vale of Lune
Vagabonds and Ramsey back on the road again
Football: Defending prem champions Peel on the road in western clash
Top two in Division 2 return to action this weekend
Netball: Manx Rams lose to defending champions Kenya in Singapore
Manx side will now battle for 5th/6th playoff
