Isle of Wight Marathon
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Isle of Wight Marathon : 2026 event
The 2026 Isle of Wight Marathon marks the 70th men's and 51st women's running of the event, held on 4 October 2026. The race is limited to 400 entrants and the minimum age is 18 years. Online entry closes on 27 September 2026 with a transfer deadline on 29 September 2026; no withdrawals are allowed after the closing date.
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 event operates under UKA rules and enforces a finish time limit of 6 hours 30 minutes; cutoffs will be applied at the race director's discretion.
Race headquarters is Isle of Wight Community Club, Park Road, Cowes PO31 7NP. Changing, shower and bag storage facilities are available. Limited free parking is provided at the finish venue and on-street parking is available nearby.
The single lap course uses quieter west island roads through Cowes, Gurnard, Rew Street, Porchfield, Shalfleet, Yarmouth, Thorley, Chessell, Ningwood and Northwood. Marker boards show each mile and the course holds an SEAA Course Accuracy Certificate.
Water stations are provided approximately every 3.5 miles:
- 3.6 miles
- 6.4 miles
- 9.7 miles
- 12.8 miles
- 16.0 miles
- 18.6 miles
- 21.6 miles
- 24.5 miles
There are no public or race toilets on the course; some local businesses have agreed to allow runners to use facilities. The course is not suitable for wheelchairs. In-ear and over-ear headphones are not permitted; bone conducting headphones are allowed. Dogs are not permitted to run with competitors. Medals are awarded to all finishers and prizes are given for top positions and age categories. Medical information supplied with entry will be used by the event medical team in accordance with GDPR. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
