Isle of Wight Marathon
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Event overview
The Isle of Wight Marathon is organised by Ryde Harriers and is scheduled for 4 October 2026 at Isle of Wight Community Club, Park Road, Cowes. The race has been run continuously since 1957 and was listed by the Association of Road Racing Statisticians as 25th longest-running in the world when that list was last updated in 2017. The 2026 edition marks the 70th men's marathon and the 51st women's marathon.
Entry is limited to 400 runners. Minimum age is 18 years. Online entry fees are £23 affiliated and £26 unaffiliated, plus a service charge. On-the-day entry may be available for cash only and is priced higher. The closing date for entries is 27 September 2026; the transfer deadline is 29 September 2026. Refunds follow a tiered policy: up to three months before 90%, up to two weeks before 50%, under two weeks 0%. No deferrals.
Course and race details
The course is a single lap using quieter roads on the west of the island, passing Cowes, Gurnard, Rew Street, Porchfield, Shalfleet, Yarmouth, Thorley, Chessell, Ningwood and Northwood. Marker boards appear at each mile. Water stations are placed at approximately 3.6, 6.4, 9.7, 12.8, 16.0, 18.6, 21.6 and 24.5 miles. The course is not suitable for wheelchairs (under revision) and holds SEAA Course Accuracy Certificate 22/398.
Numbers and timing chips are issued at registration. The event is run under UKA rules. Use of in-ear or over-ear headphones is not permitted; bone-conducting headphones are allowed. Running with dogs is not permitted. Medals are awarded to all finishers and cash prizes are offered for 1st to 5th places. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.