Newport to Ryde
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Event details
Newport to Ryde is a multi-terrain race organised by Ryde Harriers on 4th April 2026. The course length is approximately 7 miles. The start venue is Methodist Church Hall, Quay Street, Newport, PO30 5BA. The finish venue is Ryde High School 6th Form Centre, Playstreet Lane, Ryde, PO33 3LF. Entry is limited to 175 runners and the minimum age is 16 years.
Course and logistics
The route is undulating and uses old railway lines, open farm lands and tree-lined woodland paths. It passes Barton, New Fairlee Farm, Belmont Woods, Wootton Station, Fernhill to Lakeside, Firestone Copse Road, Newnham Lane, Bartons Corner and Dame Anthony’s Common. A water station is located at about 3.6 miles. The course is not suitable for wheelchairs because of stiles and rough terrain. Numbers and timing chips are issued at registration. Changing facilities are available at the start and transport of kit from the start to the finish will be provided. On-street pay and display parking is available at the start and limited free parking is available at the finish.
Entry, rules and prizes
Entry fees are shown as £14 affiliated and £17 unaffiliated, with higher cash rates on the day. Online entry opens in October 2025 and the closing date for entries is 29th March 2026; a transfer deadline is given as 31st March 2026. Refunds follow the stated policy: up to three months before 90%, up to two weeks before 50%, less than two weeks before 0%. The race is held under UKA rules. Use of in-ear or over-ear headphones is not permitted and running with dogs is not allowed. Awards are given for men and women overall, U20 and veteran categories and for teams. A souvenir is provided to all finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
