Isle of Wight Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Isle of Wight Half Marathon is organised by Ryde Harriers and takes place on 16th August 2026 at Ryde Rowing Club, Isle of Wight (PO33 1ND). The race is licensed (Race Licence No. 30153) and is operated under UKA rules. Entry is limited to 300 runners and the minimum age is 17 years. Online entry opens 5th October 2025. On-the-day entries may be available, cash only, if the event has not sold out. The closing date for entries is 9th August 2026 and the transfer deadline is 11th August 2026. No withdrawals are accepted after the closing date. The refund policy is: up to 3 months before the event 90%, up to 2 weeks before 50%, less than 2 weeks 0%.
Course, facilities and rules
The event is a half marathon run as two laps on an undulating course that passes through Ryde, Bullen Lane, Nettlestone, Whitefield Woods, St. Helens and Appley Park. Marker boards are provided at each mile. Water stations are located at approximately 2, 6, 7.5, 9.5 and 11 miles. The course includes off-road and bridleway sections and is not suitable for wheelchairs. Numbers and timing chips are issued at registration. Changing and shower facilities and secure bag storage are available at the race HQ. For safety, in-ear and over-ear headphones are not permitted; bone-conducting headphones are allowed. Dogs are not permitted. Runners who do not conform to the rules may be disqualified and their time will not appear in the results. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.