Isle of Wight Festival of Running

Isle of Wight Festival of Running is staged around West Wight Sports & Community Centre in Freshwater, on the island’s dramatic western coast. Over the week, runners can choose from several distances: Tapnell 10k — a scenic loop from Freshwater into Tapnell Farm and back across National Trust and nature reserve land; the Freshwater 5K, an off-road route past Farringford and along Tennyson Down; and the Needles Half, a coastal trail from Colwell Bay to Totland, over Headon Warren to The Needles and down to Freshwater Bay via Tennyson Down. A Junior Fun Run adds a family option.

The festival emphasizes accessibility, club participation, diverse terrain, and weekend accommodation/travel discounts for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.