Isle Listen and The Children’s Centre, with the support of Manx Gas, to host large-scale community running event.
Isle Listen and The Children’s Centre, with the support of Manx Gas, have launched a large-scale community running event. Updates will be featured on Energy FM leading up to the event.
With the specific aim of bringing communities together, the organisers invited any Manx charity, club or association (sporting or not) to get involved. Now you can choose the local cause closest to your heart and then register for them to benefit while you get to enjoy running in this amazing inaugural event. Together all participants and supporters can celebrate the inclusivity of the Isle of Man and raise funds for our amazing community initiatives.
The event will take place on Saturday 9th April 2022 and is open to runners of all abilities wishing to take part. You can run a choice of 1 mile fun run, a marathon distance relay (with a team of four each running just over 6 miles), a half-marathon or a full marathon.
100% of your entry fees will be divided between the local causes with 25% going to Isle Listen, 25% going to The Children’s Centre and 50% going to your selected local cause within your registration form.
Registration closes on 31 March 2022.
The Great Manx Run – 9 April 2022
Register here!Fundraising for your chosen cause
Runners choose a nominated cause when they register for the Great Manx Run and 50% of their Registration fee is then donated to their nominated cause. Runners may choose to get sponsorship in order to raise additional funds for the cause, or another local charity, club or society.
Details of all our registered causes can be found below, along with contact information.
Please note, we will not pass on runner’s details to your nominated cause. If you would like to speak to them about additional fundraising opportunities, please contact them directly.
What they do
The Children’s Centre are here to put children, young people and families first on island. Providing support, so they can grow in confidence and resilience when faced with challenges in their lives, such as; bullying, disengagement with learning, poverty, substance misuse, criminality, domestic violence and other family issues.
Contact
Email: info@thechildrenscentre.org.im
Website: www.thechildrenscentre.org.im
Phone: 01624 800000
What they do
Isle Listen is a charitable initiative that provides support and training in schools, the workplace and community. Our work is centred around early intervention and prevention; helping to avoid the unnecessary escalation of mental health problems and stopping the stigma that surrounds mental health.
What they do
Crossroads is a Manx charity that supports local carers and people with care needs no matter their disability, age or illness. Our services are all about improving the lives of carers by giving them a meaningful break from their caring responsibilities.
What they do
Cruse Bereavement Care exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people, and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. They provide advice and support for bereaved children, young people and adults, groups, corporate organisations, parents, carers, relatives, friends and family.
What they do
In Dan’s memory we have set up a registered charity which aims to help charities which Dan used throughout his career! Rehabilitation and medical services for the TT.
What they do
We raise funds for our school every year so that we can work on various different school projects. Our school council are looking to revamp our school playground. We also raise monies for whole school events.
What they do
Hospice at Home funds nursing staff to provide respite care and end-of-life palliative care for Island residents with cancer or other life-limiting illnesses where curative treatment is no longer possible who choose to remain at home in their last days; in effect, to provide a ‘Hospice at Home’ service.
What they do
We are a local football club striving to provide the local community with excellent opportunities for children, where they can be part of a club which is safe, fun and where they can enjoy playing football.
What they do
At the Family Library, young readers can borrow from large collections of books, CDs and DVDs, as well as taking part in wide-ranging activities and events. The Mobile Library is for anyone (young or old) in rural areas Island-wide or who is unable to get to their local library.
What they do
Bunscoill Rhumsaa in Ramsey is one of the largest primary schools on the island with nearly 500 children. We are raising funds to make improvements to the outdoor areas to benefit all of the children in the north and the wider community.
What they do
Friends of St. Thomas’ School provide financial support to the school for additional educational and social activities for the children to enjoy which helps enhance their personal development. To arrange social events for the benefit of the school and wider community.
What they do
We are part of Girlguiding UK, the largest voluntary organisation in the UK for girls and young women. We offer exciting opportunities, challenges and fun for girls and young women and our adult volunteers come from all backgrounds, age groups and abilities.
What they do
At Hospice Isle of Man it is our pleasure to support the people of our Island to live well, their way, to the end of their life. As an independent charity on the Isle of Man, Hospice provides free specialist End-of-Life and Palliative Care to hundreds of people on Island.
What they do
We raise monies for our School Fund every year enabling us to have a whole school activity. School Funds also help with any ongoing school projects run by School Council.
What they do
Isle of Man Live at Home Schemes provide support to improve mental and physical wellbeing amongst older people of the Island by combatting isolation and loneliness, supporting them and reconnecting people in their local Communities.
What they do
Nine dedicated Manx Scouts have been selected to represent the Isle of Man at the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea. In 2023, they will be traveling to Korea to share Isle of Man culture, language and heritage with thousands of Scouts from around the world.
Contact
Email: isabel.dorman@scouts.im
What they do
We raise funds for Marown Primary School to provide extra educational and wellbeing equipment to benefit the students.
What they do
Minds Matter provides vital specialist psychological support to people with long-term conditions of all ages, and their families. We do so through the provision of a range of evidence-based psychological therapies including cognitive therapies and group work.
What they do
At Motiv8 our dedicated counselling team help those touched by addiction themselves or as a family member. This year sees us increasing our support network by training a group of community based peer mentors and this will be achieved because of your kind generous support.
What they do
Isle of Man Athletics Club based in Ramsey welcoming athletes of all ages and ability.
What they do
We are a voluntary organisation made up of parents, guardians and teachers whose aim is to provide some very necessary as well as some “nice to have” resources for children attending Onchan School. We raise funds by organising school fairs, discos, dress down days, bingo nights and other events.
Contact
Email: OSAgreatmanxrun@gmail.com
What they do
The Isle of Man Parrot Sanctuary provide a permanent home for parrots whose owners can no longer care for them where they live with other parrots in outdoor aviaries which provide a stimulating environment.
What they do
Provision of resources, activities and equipment which supports the educational development and wellbeing of students at QEII High School.
What they do
We are a local swimming club providing swim coaching, training and competitive swimming to our members aged 7 to 50+. Our coaches and committee members are all volunteers who give up their time each week to support our members.
What they do
Everyone who needs it should receive first aid from those around them. No one should suffer from the lack of trained first aiders. Our mission is to provide an effective and efficient charitable first aid service to local communities.
What they do
Victim Support is an Independent, Isle of Man charity, which offers free and confidential help to victims and witnesses of crime, their family and friends. Providing support for people affected by Crime, Death by Road Traffic Collisions, Unusual Death or Domestic Abuse.
What they do
Western Athletic Club promotes fun via athletics events for all ages and abilities over the full range of events from sprints to 10 miles road runs and from cross country to track, field and indoor sports hall games.
Preparing for your run
Once you have registered to run, please encourage friends, family and colleagues to sign up. The more runners we get involved, the more we can raise for local causes.
If you have chosen to do additional fundraising, your nominated cause may be able to support you with this. You can also find fundraising resources below that might help.
Race Rules
- Failure to comply with the Highway Code and/or Road Safety Regulations, or running in a manner that could pose a danger to yourself or others, may lead to disqualification without warning.
- If a competitor or supporter fails to comply with a marshal’s instruction and/or course signage, or verbally abuses a marshal, they may be disqualified and asked to leave the event area immediately.
- Entries are not transferrable and refunds will not be given.
- For everyone’s safety, the wearing of headphones or similar devices is prohibited. Anyone who is seen to be wearing any form of headphones during the race will be disqualified. Headphones worn for medical reasons will be permitted if the competitor is able to provide a medical certificate to confirm their requirement.
- The event officials have the absolute power to withdraw any competitor deemed to be physically unfit to continue.
- The route must be followed as laid down by the organisers and all officials’ and marshals’ instructions must be obeyed.
- If the time limit for the event is exceeded, then the competitor may be asked to retire by a race official.
- Around the NSC Perimeter track the runners will all move in an anti-clockwise direction. Competitors must stay to the left hand side of the course. If overtaking is required, this must be done safely and then immediately move back over to the left (inside) of the course. On the Heritage Trail runners will be travelling in both directions. If overtaking is required, this must be done safely ensuring that a runner coming in the opposite direction wont be impeded, and then immediately move back over to the left side of the trail.
- Members of the public may choose to use the Heritage Trail on the day of the event. Competitors must give them enough space and pass courteously, or stop to ensure safety of all concerned.
- For the Half Marathon, Team Relay Runner 1 and Marathon Runners there is a need for competitors to cross the road once during the event. The Police and event marshals will be there to assist and stop the traffic. If it is not possible to stop the traffic to cross, competitors must wait until the Police or an event marshal tells them it is safe to cross.
- When competitors have completed their event on the Heritage Trail, they may need to cross the road back to the NSC area. Event marshals will be there to assist the use of the Toucan crossing whilst ensuring that members of the public can also cross safely and follow the Highway Code.
- For supporters wishing to cross the road to The Heritage Trail, event marshals will be there to assist the use of the Toucan crossing whilst ensuring that members of the public can also cross safely.
- With the exception of guide/service dogs, competitors are not permitted to be accompanied by any animal.
- By starting the competitor declares they are in good health and are in appropriate physical condition to complete the chosen distance.
- In the event of an issue that requires resolution this should be addressed to The Clerk of the Course at info@greatmanxrun.im
Withdrawals
If you have any doubts about your health and fitness you should seek medical advice before starting The Great Manx Run. Registration fees will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Please Note
Photographs and/or video footage will be taken at The Great Manx Run event. These images may be used post event including social media (including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter), newspapers and future advertising opportunities as the organising team seems fit.
The Organisers
The Children’s Centre Ltd is a company limited by guarantee and registered charity number 921.
Isle Listen is a registered trading name of MCH Psychological Services which is a registered charity in the Isle of Man Number 1024 and registered organisational member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
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