Smith early leader in NSC marathon

Lockley leads 20 mile race with sights on IOM record

The Marathon and 20 mile races are both underway at the NSC.

The Marathon started at 9am, the 20 miles at 9.15.

Leading the pack in the Marathon are Orran Smith, followed by Jamie Newton and Sarah Webster.

Webster is attempting the Commonwealth Games consideration standard of 2 hours 44 minutes.

Ollie Lockley leads the 20 mile race and will have his sights on the IOM record of 1 hour 46 held by Tony Okell.

Report by Manx Athletics.