Isle of Wight Half Marathon
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Isle of Wight Half Marathon
The Isle of Wight Half Marathon is a two-lap road and off-road event held on 16 August 2026 with race headquarters at Ryde Rowing Club (post code PO33 1ND, what3words years.nuns.valley). The event is licensed (Race Licence No. 30153) and operated under UKA rules. Entry is limited to 300 runners and the minimum age is 17 years. Timing chips and race numbers are issued at registration.
The course is undulating and passes through Ryde, Bullen Lane, Goddard’s Farm Lane, Attrill’s Lane, Nettlestone, Whitefield Woods, Carpenters Road and St. Helens, finishing in Appley Park. The route includes off-tarmac gravel sections and a short bridleway; it is not suitable for wheelchairs. Marker boards are provided at each mile and water stations are located at approximately miles 2, 6, 7.5, 9.5 and 11. Runners must not litter outside the water stations. Use of in-ear or over-ear headphones is not permitted; bone conducting headphones are allowed.
Entry options include online entry, and on-the-day entries may be available subject to capacity. Early bird and standard fees differ for affiliated and unaffiliated entrants; on-the-day fees are higher. Transfer and refund provisions apply via the entry portal; no deferrals are permitted. Awards cover overall, age-veteran categories and teams; all finishers receive a souvenir. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
