West Wight 3 Hills

West Wight 3 Hills

West Wight 3 Hills is a single-lap, multi-terrain race of approximately 8 miles with about 900 feet of ascent. The route is undulating and passes Golden Hill Fort, Freshwater, Headon Warren, Alum Bay, Highdown, Tennyson Down and Freshwater Bay before returning to the finish at Freshwater. The course includes stiles and extreme terrain and is not suitable for wheelchairs.

The event is held from West Wight Sports Centre, Freshwater PO40 9XH. Changing and shower facilities are available at the venue. Pay and display parking is provided at the centre with limited free on-street parking nearby. Numbers and timing chips are issued at registration on race day.

Entry is open online with a stated entry limit of 175 and a minimum age of 16 years. Entry fees are listed as £14 affiliated and £17 unaffiliated with higher on the day cash fees. A series entry option with Newport to Ryde is offered with discounted rates and early bird reductions. Transfer and withdrawal rules apply and a published refund policy sets percentages by time before the race.

The race operates under UKA rules and holds a race licence. For safety, in-ear and over ear headphones are not permitted while bone conducting headphones are allowed. Running with dogs is not permitted. Awards are given in overall, U20 and veteran categories plus team prizes and a souvenir is provided for all finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.