Newport to Ryde
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Newport to Ryde
Newport to Ryde is a multi-terrain race of approximately 7 miles held on 4 April 2026. The event starts at the Methodist Church Hall on Quay Street in Newport and finishes on the grounds of Ryde High School on Pell Lane in Ryde. Numbers and timing chips are issued at registration.
The route is undulating and uses old railway lines, open farm land and tree-lined woodland paths, with views along sections of the course. The course runs via 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 provided at approximately 3.6 miles. The course is not suitable for wheelchairs because of stiles and extreme terrain.
Entry is limited to 175 runners and the minimum age is 16 years. Entry fees are shown as £14 affiliated and £17 unaffiliated, with different on-day cash fees. The race is organised under UKA rules and has an official finish time limit of 1 hour 45 minutes which may be enforced by the race director. Transfers, changes and refunds are managed through the entry portal with a published refund schedule.
Changing facilities are available at the start and kit transport from start to finish is provided. For safety, in-ear and over ear headphones are not permitted and runners may not run with dogs. Awards are given in overall, age and team categories and all finishers receive a souvenir. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
