Isle of Wight Half Marathon
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Isle of Wight Half Marathon
The Isle of Wight Half Marathon is scheduled for 16 August 2026 and is organised by Ryde Harriers. Entry is limited to 300 runners. Minimum age to enter is 17 years. Entry fees vary by affiliation and timing: early bird and standard online rates apply, with higher on the day fees.
The race uses UKA rules and issues numbers and timing chips at race registration. The official finish time limit is 3 hours 15 minutes, and the event is not organised as a walking event. Transfers, changes to other open club races, withdrawals and refunds are handled through the entry portal; there are no deferrals. The published refund policy is 90 percent up to three months before the race, 50 percent up to two weeks before, and none within two weeks.
Race HQ is Ryde Rowing Club on Ryde Esplanade, with changing and shower facilities and secure bag storage. Pay and display parking is available nearby. The course is run over two laps, is undulating, and includes tarmac, gravel tracks and a short bridleway. It passes through Ryde, Nettlestone, Whitefield Woods and St. Helens. Marker boards appear at each mile and water stations are located at about 2, 6, 7.5, 9.5 and 11 miles. The course is not suitable for wheelchairs.
For safety, in ear headphones are not permitted; bone conducting headphones are allowed. Dogs are not permitted to run with participants. Awards cover overall places, age categories and team prizes. All finishers receive a souvenir. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
