Aspiring ghouls, ghosts and goblins are being urged to make a special appearance on Sunday October 30 when Manx charity Junior Achievement will be holding a Monster Dash on Douglas Promenade.

Junior Achievement’s events and communication coordinator Alex Day said: ‘This “spooktacular” event is suitable for all ages and abilities, as it’s more about having the time of your life than your minute per mile.’

The 1.3km route - from the Bottleneck car park adjacent to the sea terminal to the war memorial and back – will start at 3pm.

Alex continued: ‘“Monster” numbers are limited, so we’re urging people to register as soon as possible at monsterdash.im. This is set to be a really great community event; I can’t wait to see ghouls, ghosts and goblins dashing along the prom in their Hop tu Naa costumes. Each participant gets a trick-or-treat bag to collect candy along the way and everyone who finishes will receive an official Monster Dash medal; there’ll also be spot prizes for the best or scariest fancy dress costumes.’

Money raised from the Monster Dash will help Junior Achievement to support 5,500 Manx students develop skills for the workplace.

Entry is ?6 per person or ?20 for a family/group of four (children under the age of four go free with a paying adult). Well behaved pets are welcome.

To register visit monsterdash.im or call Alex Day on 666266 for more information.

To find out more about Junior Achievement Isle of Man visit jaiom.im 

Junior Achievement Isle of Man is a member of Junior Achievement Europe, the largest provider of educational programmes for entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial literacy in Europe.

Image: ‘Spectral’ appearance from Sue Cook, Dean Cook, Nick Collins, Stephanie Stock and Alex Day. Picture Andrew Barton

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