The King’s Baton Relay arrives next weekend for a five day island tour.
The visit forms part of the build‑up to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where the Isle of Man will once again compete as an independent nation.
The Manx baton, designed by local artist Lesley Sleight and featuring island scenes and icons, will also appear in the Games’ Opening Ceremony.
The Relay will travel across the island from June 13 to 18, taking in wildlife, heritage sites, sporting events, charities, schools and community organisations.
Saturday, June 13
- Curraghs Wildlife Park — 10:00–12:00 Celebration of the Isle of Man as the only whole‑nation UNESCO Biosphere (invitation‑only event for Biosphere partners)
- Southern Vintage Engine & Tractor Club — 13:00–14:00 Doctors’ Meadow, Castletown
- Isle of Man Lawn Bowls Competition — 15:00–16:00 Onchan Park
- Isle of Man Swimming Gala — 16:15–17:30 NSC Pool
Sunday, June 14
- Manx Middle Distance Triathlon — 07:30–09:45 Mooragh Park, Ramsey
- RNLI Ramsey — 10:00–10:45 Ramsey Lifeboat Station
- RNLI Lifeboat Trip — 10:45–12:00 Ramsey to Peel (by sea)
- Beach Buddies Beach Clean — 12:00–14:00 Peel Beach, contributing to the Commonwealth Clean Oceans Campaign
Monday, June 15
- University College Isle of Man — 12:30–13:30
- Project 21 Commonwealth Celebration — 18:00–20:00 Centre 21, Greenfield Road
Tuesday, June 16
- RL360 Youth Cycling — 17:30–18:15 Sir Mark Cavendish Raceway, NSC
- Lieutenant Governor’s Reception — 18:30–20:00 Honouring all previous Commonwealth athletes Government House, Onchan
Wednesday, June 17
- Douglas Horse Tram 150th Anniversary — 10:00–10:30 Douglas Promenade
- Manx Electric Railway Trip — 10:30–11:15
- Laxey Wheel Heritage Site — 11:30–12:30
- Weightlifting with Alfie Bezance — 16:00–16:30 Sports Institute Gym, NSC
- Sport Aid Academy Athletes — 16:30–17:00 NSC Track / Sports Institute
- Isle of Man Athletics Track Competition — 17:00–19:00 NSC Track
Thursday, June 18
- Rushen Abbey Heritage Visit – 11:00–12:00. With primary schools from the south: Arbory, Ballasalla, Rushen, Phurt Le Moirrey, Victoria Road.
