Easter saw Manx Harriers hold the 50th Isle of Man Easter Athletics Festival and the guest of honour, Dr. Ron Hill and his wife, May stayed at the Welbeck Hotel. Ron is one of the all time great British runners and has held world records at several distances including Marathon
At the age of 73, Ron who has run every single day since 1964 competed in all three events, the 10k Port Erin Road Race, The Peel Hill Race and the 5k relay along Douglas Promenade as well as presenting the prizes at the Beer Drinking Competition.
Thanks to the hard working committee, the festival has seen a revival over the last few years and the Road Race with 333 runners toeing the line was a fine sight to see, on what must be one of the prettiest courses (though admittedly not particularly fast due to the abundant Manx hills) in the British Isles.
Despite these geographical difficulties, a world record was set as a pantomime camel became the first such creature to complete 10k in under 40 minutes.
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