Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge
Ventnor, United Kingdom • 2-3 May 2026
Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge : 2-3 May 2026
The Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge is a multi-distance trek and trail event based at Chale basecamp. The route follows the southern coastal path, passing the Needles, Cowes, and Ventnor. The full continuous route is a clockwise circuit of about 106 km with roughly 1800 m of climb. The event offers walking, jogging, or running options and registrations are open.
Distances
- 106 km - Full continuous, Chale to Chale.
- Full 2-day ~106 km - split into two legs (about 52 km and 54 km).
- 82 km - 3/4 Challenge, Chale to Culver Down.
- 52 km - 1st Half, Chale to Cowes, ~900 m climb.
- 54 km - 2nd Half, Cowes to Chale, ~900 m climb.
- 50 km - Southern 50 loop, Chale to Chale, ~1025 m climb.
- 25 km - Quarter options (two separate 25 km routes).
- 10 miles - Medina Challenge around the River Medina, Cowes to Cowes.
Support, categories, and services
Rest stops are provided roughly every 12.5 km with larger marquee stops about every 25 km. The event includes catering (meals and snacks), medical teams, podiatrists and massage services, route signing with GPS tracking via an event app, shuttle buses, and camping options. Category options include an Ultra March for brisk walkers and Trailblazerz for faster, time-focused runners. Finishers receive a medal, T-shirt, and a glass of fizz. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.