Event starts 8am Saturday
Richard Gerrard is bidding to become Parish Walk champion for a sixth time in eight years this weekend.
He's one of more than 1,600 who have signed up for this year's event.
The 85-mile race gets underway at 8am at the NSC tomorrow.
Race Director Raymond Cox told Manx Radio Sport that Richard's beginnings in the sport make his story all the more remarkable:
Several sailings at risk or cancelled due to adverse weather
Heysham crossing off today and four in doubt tomorrow
MHK's shock over Hospice announcement
Dr Alex Allinson to quiz health minister over charity's funding
Baldrine Methodist Hall is not being sold by church
It was confirmed at a requisition meeting which was held last night
Sulby Straight closure in place this weekend
Tree felling works to take place
