Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge
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Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge
The Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge is a multi-distance trek and trail event held over the Bank Holiday weekend of 2–3 May 2026. Routes use the island coastal path and pass notable landmarks such as the Needles, Cowes, Ventnor, Culver Down and the River Medina estuary. The main basecamp is in Chale with an intermediate finish/start at Cowes for some options.
Support on course includes covered rest stops approximately every 12.5 km with larger marquee stops every ~25 km. Medical teams, paramedics, podiatrists and massage facilities are available at rest stops, and a 24 hour Control Room operates mobile emergency medical teams. The route is fully signed with pink arrows and glow-sticks for night sections and GPS tracking via an event app; a timing system logs scans at rest stops.
Camping is available at Chale and optionally at Cowes for the two-day option. Shuttle buses and transfer options operate between Cowes ferry terminals and basecamps, and there is parking at main locations. Finishers receive a medal, a finisher T-shirt, a finishers meal and a glass of fizz. Special start categories include Ultra March for target-pace walkers, Trailblazerz for faster competitive runners, and a Solo Challenger start time for individuals joining others on course.
Distances offered Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Full Continuous approximately 106 km clockwise, ~1800 m climb
- Full 2 day option: two stages of 52 km and 54 km
- 3/4 Challenge approximately 82 km
- 1st Half approximately 52 km
- 2nd Half approximately 54 km
- Southern 50 loop 50 km
- Quarter challenges 25 km
- Medina Challenge 10 miles