Isle of Wight Festival of Running
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Isle of Wight Festival of Running
The Isle of Wight Festival of Running is a week long series of running events based at the West Wight Sports & Community Centre in Freshwater. The festival uses routes in the west of the island and attracts runners from across the South of England.
The programme includes these events:
- Tapnell 10K - scenic 10 km from Freshwater through Tapnell Farm and nature reserve land
- Freshwater 5K - 5 km off-road route past Farringford and along Tennyson Down
- Needles Half Marathon - half marathon trail along the coast via Headon Warren and The Needles
- Junior Fun Run - short route around fields next to the community centre
Course terrain varies and includes coastal trails, heathland, marshes, gravel tracks and grass sections. Notable places on the routes include Tennyson Down, Afton Marshes, Freshwater Bay and landmarks associated with the island coast.
Local running clubs and crews welcome visitors and new members during the festival week; organised options cover road, trail and cross-country running. Entry fees listed for events range from £25 to £35. Participants are offered exclusive accommodation and travel discounts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
