Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge
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Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge 2 to 3 May 2026
The Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge runs along the island coastal path from a Chale basecamp and includes multiple continuous and staged route options. The course follows the southern cliffs, passes the Needles, reaches Cowes and Ventnor, and returns to Chale on the full island route. There are solo and team entries and specific categories for fast runners and timed walkers.
Support infrastructure includes covered rest stops roughly every 12.5 km with major stops about every 25 km, marquee cover, catering, seating, medical and massage teams. The route is fully signed with arrows and GPS tracking via the event app; a timing system records checkpoint scans. Camping packages and shuttle transfers are available between key venues, and parking is provided at the basecamp and many finish areas. Finishers receive a medal, a T shirt, a finish meal and a glass of fizz.
Available categories and distances include:
- 106 km continuous Chale to Chale, ~1800 m climb
- 106 km full 2 day option with Cowes campsite
- 82 km 3/4 Challenge Chale to Culver Down, ~1300 m climb
- 52 km 1st Half Chale to Cowes, ~900 m climb
- 54 km 2nd Half Cowes to Chale, ~900 m climb
- 50 km Southern 50 loop from Chale, ~1025 m climb
- 25 km Quarter Challenges, two route options
- 10 miles Medina Challenge Cowes loop
Categories include Ultra March for walkers, Trailblazerz for faster runners, and a Solo Challenger start time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
