Isle of Wight Marathon
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Isle of Wight Marathon
The Isle of Wight Marathon is a long established road marathon first run in 1957 and held continuously since then. It has a recorded women’s performance in 1964 under 3 hours 30 minutes and was among the first UK marathons to open officially to women in the 1970s. The 2027 event is scheduled for 3 October and race places are limited to 400.
The course is a single scenic lap through the quieter western parts of the island, passing Cowes, Gurnard, Porchfield, Shalfleet, Yarmouth, Thorley, Chessell, Ningwood and Northwood. The roads are undulating and many runners report the second half feels tougher. Marker boards are placed at each mile. The course is not suitable for wheelchairs.
There are eight water stations at approximately 3.6m, 6.4m, 9.7m, 12.8m, 16.0m, 18.6m, 21.6m and 24.5m. Runners are asked not to litter outside water stations. The finish time limit is 6 hour 30 minute.
Race headquarters is the Isle of Wight Community Club in Cowes with changing, bag storage and a bar. Limited parking is available at the finish and a park and ride serves Cowes. Ferries operate to Cowes and a concessionary ferry rate is offered to entrants over race weekend.
Safety rules include no in ear headphones and no running with dogs. Medical information supplied with entry will be used by the race medical team in line with GDPR. Prizes and digital medals are awarded to finishers and there are cash prizes for top finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
