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ON July 19TH 2026
the Isle of Man will host a historic WELLNESS
ATTEMPT AND UNITE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FOR THE WORLDS
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HISTORIC
PILATES WORLD RECORD
LARGEST PILATES CLASS
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CO ORGANISERS
VISIT ISLE OF MAN
Visit Isle of Man is the official destination organisation for the Isle of Man, dedicated to showcasing the island’s unique character, natural beauty, and rich cultural heritage. Through thoughtful promotion and support of local tourism experiences, they inspire visitors to explore the island while championing sustainable travel that benefits both the community and the environment.
WELLNESS VILLAGE
Keep your eyes peeled for updates on the amazing people & brands in this years wellness village! Or sign up to become an exhibitor.
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Workout area
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Dedicated parking areas
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Wellness Village zones
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Charity zones
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Games Zones
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Food and stall areas
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Safety walkways
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A prominently placed main stage
PILATES TEACHERS
Updates throughout the year
The Pilates lead teachers will come from a wide range of locations and backgrounds, including lead educators within the Pilates industry and those with deep experience in Pilates training.
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LOCATION & TIMES
KNOCKALOE, 19TH JULY, 2026
Address: Knockaloe Beg Lane, Patrick, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5 3AQ
Times:
Opening: 10am Gates Open
World Record: 2pm World Record Attempt
Closing: 5pm Gates Close
Parking: Parking is available at the location for free.
THE ATTEMPT
This attempt to break the current world record of 3,486 participants will be led by top instructors from around the world, offering an enjoyable, inclusive, wellness-focused experience for beginners and experts of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to come together in unity and movement.
Pilates and the Isle of Man
People may be unaware that Pilates' origins are closely linked to Knockaloe and the Isle of Man. Knockaloe holds a prominent place in the Island’s history, and was home to the world’s largest civilian internment camp during WWI, bringing together extraordinary men with diverse skills, creativity, and resilience through their detention.
Among these men was Joseph Pilates, who began developing his physical training system rooted in physical and mental wellness, which eventually became known as Pilates and is now practised by millions worldwide.
CO ORGANISERS
RAMSEY CROOKALL
The Isle of Man’s longest-established independent family-owned firm of stockbrokers and investment managers. The Crookall family has a long-standing history of service and care within the Manx community, including a direct connection to Knockaloe during the First World War, when family members supported welfare and day-to-day care on the site. This investment reflects both the firm’s heritage of stewardship and its forward-looking commitment to initiatives that enhance wellbeing, culture, and community life.