Isle of Wight Marathon
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Isle of Wight Marathon
The 2026 Isle of Wight Marathon celebrates the 70th men's running and the 51st women's running of this event. The race takes place on 4 October 2026 and has an entry limit of 400; the closing date for entries is 27 September 2026 with a transfer deadline on 29 September 2026. Minimum age is 18 years. Entry is available online and on the day if the race has not sold out; payment options include card and cash.
The event holds a race licence and is operated under UKA rules. Race numbers and timing chips are issued at registration on race day. The official finish time limit is 6 hours 30 minutes; the race director may enforce cut offs and the corresponding midrace cut at the 12.8 mile drinks station is approximately 3 hours 15 minutes. Refund and transfer options are available via the entry portal with a stated refund scale.
The single lap course uses quieter west island roads through Cowes, Gurnard, Rew Street, Porchfield, Shalfleet, Yarmouth, Thorley, Chessell, Ningwood and Northwood. Water only stations are located at roughly 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. Race headquarters is the Isle of Wight Community Club in Cowes where changing, shower and bag storage facilities are available and limited free parking is provided. Medals are awarded to all finishers and prize money is listed for the first five men and women. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
