Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge

Ventnor, United Kingdom • 2-3 May 2026

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge : event overview

The Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge takes place on 2–3 May 2026 with a Chale basecamp. The event follows the island coastal path along the southern cliffs, past The Needles, via Cowes and Ventnor, and offers full support including marquee rest stops, catering, medical and massage teams, and a fully signed route with GPS tracking. Options include walking, jogging or running, camping, shuttle transfers, parking and a solo start option. The event offers an Ultra March category for timed walkers and a new Trailblazerz category for faster, competitive runners. Rest stops are provided approximately every 12.5 km with major stops about every 25 km. Food and drinks are included at rest stops and main meals are served at the larger stops. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Distances and route options

  • 106 km Full continuous, clockwise, Chale to Chale, ~1800 m climb
  • 106 km Full 2-day daylight, split Chale > Cowes and Cowes > Chale
  • 82 km 3/4 Challenge, Chale to Culver Down, ~1300 m climb
  • 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 (Chale to The Needles or Culver Down to Chale)
  • 10 miles Medina Challenge, Cowes start and finish

Race information

106 km
1800 m+
Full Challenge
100 km
Ultra Trailblazerz
100 km
Ultra March
82 km
1300 m+
3/4 Challenge
54 km
900 m+
2nd Half Challenge
52 km
900 m+
1/2 Challenge
50 km
1025 m+
Southern 50
25 km
Quarter Challenges
10 mi
Medina Challenge
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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