Taking place on Saturday 20th May 2023, Race the Sun is a relay race like no other. Starting at sunrise, teams must complete a lap of the challenging 100-mile ‘Raad ny Foillan’ coastal footpath before the sun sets.
The event is open to teams of up to 10 people 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.
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.
The annual event is an important part of The Children’s Centre’s fundraising calendar as their services provide vital support to children, teens and their families, living on the Isle of Man. This could be because of bullying and issues at school, to being impacted by developmental disability, poverty, addiction, criminality or domestic abuse.
Tori Cooper, Head of Development at The Children’s Centre said ‘Without the generous support of organisations like Atla Group who are committed to investing in our community, and public support for our events, we simply couldn’t fund our services. We are incredibly grateful, because we are committed to ensuring everyone should have the opportunity to find a way to manage the challenges they are facing, and look forward to a brighter future.
Thanks to Atla Group supporting this event, all funds raised for Race the Sun will go directly to the work we do.’
Phil Butler, Director at Atla Group, said, ‘We absolutely believe in the incredible community spirit and sporting culture on the island, and are dedicated to supporting local charitable and sporting initiatives like Race the Sun. We’re also proud that in doing so, we’re able to support a charity that is making such a significant impact to the lives of children and families, where there is no other help available.’
Registration is now open. Prizes will be awarded to the winning fastest team, the team finishing closest to sunset, and the team with the fastest time set in each leg.
