Isle of Wight Marathon
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The Isle of Wight Marathon 2026
The Isle of Wight Marathon is organised by Ryde Harriers and takes place on 4 October 2026. The race uses Isle of Wight Community Club, Park Road, Cowes, PO31 7NP as race headquarters. The event marks the 70th men's marathon and the 51st women's marathon. Entry is limited to 400 runners and the minimum age is 18 years. Online entry is preferred; on-the-day entries may be possible (cash only) if the race has not sold out. Transfers and withdrawals are handled via the entry portal, subject to the stated refund policy. Entry fees vary by affiliation status and timing of entry. Numbers and timing chips are issued at registration. The race is held under UKA rules and runners who do not conform may be disqualified. The official finish time limit is 6 hours 30 minutes.
Course, facilities and rules
The route is a single lap first used in 2013 and modified in 2022, covering 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 at each mile point. Water stations (water only) are located approximately every 3.5 miles at:
- 3.6 miles
- 6.4 miles
- 9.7 miles
- 12.8 miles
- 16.0 miles
- 18.6 miles
- 21.6 miles
- 24.5 miles
The course is not suitable for wheelchairs. There are no public or race-provided toilets on the course; a few local businesses have agreed that runners may use their facilities at listed mile points. Changing, shower and bag storage facilities are available at the race HQ. The use of in-ear or over-ear headphones is prohibited; bone-conducting headphones are permitted. Dogs are not allowed to run with participants. Prizes are awarded for top positions and medals are given to all finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
