Isle of Wight Marathon
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Isle of Wight Marathon : 4 October 2026
The Isle of Wight Marathon is scheduled for 4 October 2026 with race headquarters at Isle of Wight Community Club, Park Road, Cowes. The 2026 event marks the 70th men’s marathon and the 51st women’s marathon in the race history.
Entry is limited to 400 runners and the minimum age is 18 years on the race date. Fees vary by affiliation and timing: early-bird, standard, and on-the-day cash rates are specified by the organiser. Transfers, changes and withdrawals are possible via the entry portal subject to deadlines and a refund policy that scales by how far in advance a withdrawal is made. Timing numbers and chips are issued at race registration.
The single-lap course, first used in 2013 and modified in 2022, runs on town and rural roads on the west of the island through Cowes, Gurnard, Rew Street, Porchfield, Shalfleet, Yarmouth, Thorley, Chessell, Ningwood and Northwood. Marker boards are placed at each mile point. Water is provided only at stations approximately every 3.5 miles at these distances:
- 3.6m, 6.4m, 9.7m, 12.8m, 16m, 18.6m, 21.6m and 24.5m
The race operates under UKA rules, has a finish time limit of 6 hours 30 minutes, and is not suitable for wheelchairs. Registration facilities include changing, showers and bag storage; limited free parking is available at the venue. For safety, in-ear headphones and running with dogs are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
