West Wight 3 Hills
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Course and location
The West Wight 3 Hills is a single-lap, multi-terrain race of 8 miles, with approximately 900 feet of ascent. The route passes Golden Hill Fort, Freshwater, Headon Warren, Alum Bay, Highdown, Tennyson Down and Freshwater Bay, finishing back at Freshwater. The course includes stiles and rough terrain and is not suitable for wheelchairs.
Entry, rules and facilities
The race is organised by Ryde Harriers from West Wight Sports Centre, Freshwater, PO40 9XH. Entry is limited to 175 runners and the minimum age is 16 years. Entry fees are listed as £14 affiliated / £17 unaffiliated (plus a service charge); on-the-day cash entry fees are higher. Numbers and timing chips are issued at registration. The event is held under UKA rules and carries a race licence number. The official finish time limit is 2 hours (15 min/mile pace). Refunds follow a stated policy: up to three months before 90%, up to two weeks before 50%, less than two weeks 0%.
Changing and shower facilities are available at the sports centre. Pay and display parking is at the venue, with limited free on-street parking nearby. In-ear and over-ear headphones are not permitted; bone-conducting headphones are allowed. Running with dogs is not permitted. Medical information supplied at entry will be shared with the race medical provider in line with GDPR. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
