Isle of Wight Half Marathon
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Event information
The Isle of Wight Half Marathon is organised by Ryde Harriers and takes place at Ryde Rowing Club, Isle of Wight, PO33 1ND on 16 August 2026. Entry is limited to 300 runners and the minimum age is 17 years. Online entry is available; on-the-day entries may be possible (cash only) if the race has not sold out. The closing date for entries is 9 August 2026 and the transfer deadline is 11 August 2026. Numbers and timing chips are issued at registration. The race is held under UKA rules. The official finish time limit is 3 hours 15 minutes (15 min/mile pace), with cutoffs enforced at the race director’s discretion.
Entry fees are listed as early-bird and standard rates: early-bird £18 affiliated / £21 unaffiliated; standard £20 affiliated / £23 unaffiliated; on-the-day £22 affiliated / £25 unaffiliated (cash). Refunds, transfers and withdrawals follow the stated refund policy: up to 3 months before 90%, up to 2 weeks before 50%, less than 2 weeks 0%.
Course and facilities
The course starts on the edge of Appley Park and finishes nearby in Appley Park. It is undulating and consists of two laps covering Ryde, Bullen Lane, Goddard’s Farm Lane, Attrill’s Lane (off-tarmac gravel), Nettlestone, Whitefield Woods (short bridleway), Carpenters Road and St. Helens. Mile marker boards are provided. Water stations are located at approximately 2 m, 6 m, 7.5 m, 9.5 m and 11 m; littering outside water stations is not permitted. The course is not suitable for wheelchairs because of off-road terrain.
Race HQ is at Ryde Rowing Club on Ryde Esplanade, about a 20-minute walk from the pier. Changing and shower facilities, secure bag storage and pay-and-display parking are available. For safety, in-ear or over-ear headphones are not permitted (bone-conduction headphones are allowed) and runners may not run with dogs. Awards and souvenirs are provided; presentation takes place at the race HQ in the afternoon and uncollected prizes will be posted within 7 days. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
