Countdown on to 2014 Parish Walk

Tuesday, 17 June 2014 00:00

The Manx Telecom Parish Walk 2014 is just five days away.

Over 1500 people are expected to turn out to take part in the 85-mile endurance challenge on Saturday.

Early indications suggest the weather will be mostly sunny during the day with a small chance of rain.

Race organiser Ray Cox has this advice for any first time competitors:

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