Isle of Wight Marathon
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Isle of Wight Marathon 2026
The Isle of Wight Marathon is scheduled for 4 October 2026 and will mark the 70th men's marathon and the 51st women's marathon. The event has been held continuously since 1957 and is included on lists of long-running marathons.
The race is a single-lap marathon over quieter roads on the west of the island, passing through Cowes, Gurnard, Rew Street, Porchfield, Shalfleet, Yarmouth, Thorley, Chessell, Ningwood and Northwood. The course carries a SEAA Course Accuracy Certificate and is not suitable for wheelchairs. Marker boards are placed at each mile point. Water stations (water only) are positioned at approximately 3.6, 6.4, 9.7, 12.8, 16.0, 18.6, 21.6 and 24.5 miles. There are no public or race-provided toilets on the course, but a number of local businesses have agreed to allow runners to use their facilities.
Race HQ is Isle of Wight Community Club, Park Road, Cowes PO31 7NP, where changing, shower facilities and bag storage are available. Limited free parking is provided at the finish venue and on-street parking is available nearby.
Entry is limited to 400 runners. Minimum age is 18 years. Entry fees vary by affiliation and timing of entry, with early-bird and on-the-day rates. Numbers and timing chips are issued at registration on race day. The official finish time limit is 6 hours 30 minutes; cut offs will be enforced at the race director’s discretion. The race operates under UKA rules. In-ear headphones are not permitted and running with dogs is prohibited. Medals are awarded to all finishers and cash prizes are paid to the top places; awards are based on gun time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
