West Wight 3 Hills
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Course
The event is a single lap, undulating and hilly route of 8 miles with approximately 900 feet of ascent. The course passes Golden Hill Fort, Freshwater, Headon Warren, Alum Bay, Highdown, Tennyson Down and Freshwater Bay, finishing back at Freshwater. The route is multi-terrain and includes stiles and extreme terrain, so it is not suitable for wheelchairs.
Entry and logistics
The race is scheduled for 6th April 2026 at West Wight Sports Centre, Freshwater, PO40 9XH. Entry is limited to 175 runners. Minimum age is 16 years. Entry fees are listed as £14 affiliated / £17 unaffiliated (plus a service charge) with higher on-the-day cash fees. Online entry opens in October 2025 and closes on 29th March 2026; transfers have a deadline of 31st March 2026. Refunds follow a tiered policy: up to three months before 90%, up to two weeks before 50%, less than two weeks 0%. The official finish time limit is 2 hours (15 min/mile pace).
Numbers and timing chips are issued at race registration on the day. The race operates under UKA rules and may disqualify runners who do not conform. Changing and shower facilities are available at the venue. For safety, in-ear and over-ear headphones are not permitted; bone-conducting devices are allowed. Dogs are not permitted to run with participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.