The Seven Kingdoms - Isle of Man Adventure Race, organised and ran by Adventure sports centre Adventurous Experiences and sponsored by Mylchreests Group takes place this Saturday.

The race starts at the King Edward Bay Golf club on Saturday morning, the race using human powered transport then sees competitors travel from east to west, finishing at Adventurous Experiences base Ballabrooie, near St Johns after completing the journey through the Manx countryside.

The race, now in its sixth year has evolved to allow teams of 2 and solo entries to complete an entire non-stop journey, through mountain biking and running together with some exciting special stages. It provides competitors with an opportunity to view the island from a different perspective, visiting a number of famous and historic landmarks along the way.

Spectators are encouraged to watch the race, and whilst the full route isn't revealed until the competitor briefing on Friday evening a few key locations are being announced to allow the public some details on where to watch the race. A photo competition with up to ?250 worth of prizes is taking place.

The locations being revealed to spectators are:

• Groudle Glen up to and including the Sea Lion cove where a special stage will be taking place between 9.30am and 10.15. The Groudle Glen Railway cafe at the Sea Lion Rocks will be open for refreshments.
• Conrhenny plantation where a Mountain bike stage will be taking place, this is being supported by Loaghtan Loaded who organise the 24 hour Mountain bike challenge, Longest Day, Longest Ride. Competitors expected here between 10.15 and 11.15am.
• Adventurous Experiences base, Ballabrooie where the race will finish with an exciting special stage. First competitors expected from 1pm onwards through the afternoon.

Race director Keirron Tastagh said: "This year is set to be one of our most exciting races yet, with an increased entry from both on and off the island. Our new sponsorship deal with Mylchreests means we are very excited about the future of this event and look forward to its continued growth." 

Race organiser John Keggin added: "We've got a brand new route for 2015 that takes in some incredible parts of the island. We're very grateful to all the various landowners who have allowed us to use these locations to run the race."

Entries for the photo competition should be sent into Adventurous Experiences by email info@adventurousexperiences.com by 1st October.