Parish Walk organisers share advice ahead of 2024 event

Warning issued regarding anti-inflammatory tablets

This Saturday (22 June) will see hundreds of people from across the Island take on this year's Parish Walk.

As always the challenge remains the same - finishers must cover 85 miles, visit 17 parish churches and return to Douglas Promenade before the 24-hour deadline.

So what's in store for the 1,233 people who are due to set off from the NSC at 8am and what should they know if they run into difficulties on the day?

Race Director Ray Cox and Emergency Medicine Consultant Dr Gareth Davies talked Beth Espey through the help available and explained why you shouldn't be taking ibuprofen throughout your race:

You can hear the full interview here.