Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge
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Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge
The Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge is a supported trek and trail event on the Isle of Wight taking place 1 - 2 May 2027. The full route is a 107 km circuit that passes the island's southern cliffs, the Needles, historic Cowes and Ventnor before returning to the Chale basecamp.
Participants can choose from multiple distance options:
- 107 km full island circuit
- ~50 km half island option
- 25 km quarter island option
- 10 mile Cowes route
The event provides covered rest stops approximately every 12.5 km with major stops about every 25 km. Facilities at rest stops include marquees, seating, large medical and welfare tents, catering, changing rooms and toilets. Routes are fully signed with pink arrows and glow-sticks at night, and GPS tracking is available through the event app. A timing system scans participants at rest stops and progress is monitored by a control room.
Catering is included with snacks every 12.5 km and main hot meals about every 25 km; dietary requirements are catered for. Medical support includes doctors, paramedics, first aiders, podiatrists and massage teams, with mobile emergency medical teams available via a 24 hour control room. Camping packages are available at the Chale basecamp and at a Cowes halfway campsite for multi day options. Shuttle transfers from Cowes Ferry Port, ferry access from Southampton and Portsmouth, and parking are offered. Finishers receive a medal, a finisher T shirt, a glass of fizz and an official challenge certificate. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
