Course
A single-loop, undulating road marathon starting and finishing in Cowes on the quieter western side of the island. The route runs out through Gurnard, Rew Street, Porchfield, Shalfleet, Yarmouth, Thorley, Chessell and Ningwood before returning to Cowes. Eight water stations sit at roughly 3.5-mile intervals and the course is mile-marked throughout. Not suitable for wheelchairs.
Key dates
- ★Race dayOctober 2027 · date to be announced
About
The Isle of Wight Marathon starts in Cowes and follows the island's coastline, organised by Ryde Harriers. It's one of the UK's longer-running marathon events, taking in the Solent shoreline before finishing back on home turf.
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