Isle of Wight Marathon
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Isle of Wight Marathon
The Isle of Wight Marathon takes place on 4 October 2026 and marks the 70th men’s running and the 51st women’s running of the event. The race headquarters is the Isle of Wight Community Club, Park Road, Cowes PO31 7NP where registration and collection of numbers and timing chips take place. There is limited free parking at the venue and free on street parking nearby.
Entry is limited to 400 runners and the minimum age is 18 years. On-line entry is preferred and on-day entries may be available if the race has not sold out. A transfer deadline is in late September and a closing date is in late September. Entry fees are tiered for affiliated and unaffiliated runners with separate early bird and on the day rates. Transfers and withdrawals are possible via the entry portal and refunds follow a published schedule; no deferrals are offered. The race is operated under UKA rules and runners who do not conform may be disqualified.
The single lap course uses quieter roads on the west of the Island and passes through Cowes, Gurnard, Rew Street, Porchfield, Shalfleet, Yarmouth, Thorley, Chessell, Ningwood and Northwood. Marker boards indicate each mile and water only stations are positioned at roughly 3.6m, 6.4m, 9.7m, 12.8m, 16.0m, 18.6m, 21.6m and 24.5m. There are no public toilets on the course but several local businesses have agreed to allow runner use. The course is not suitable for wheelchairs. For safety, in ear headphones are not permitted and running with dogs is not allowed. Medical information supplied at entry will be shared with the race medical provider in line with GDPR.
Prizes are awarded to the first five men and women and medals are presented to all finishers. Awards and requests to amend results follow the organiser’s published procedures. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
