West Wight 3 Hills

Milford on Sea, United Kingdom • 6 Apr 2026

Event

West Wight 3 Hills takes place on 6 April 2026 and is organised by Ryde Harriers. The race HQ is West Wight Sports Centre, Freshwater, PO40 9XH.

Course

The route is an undulating and hilly single lap of 8 miles, unofficially measured with a metre wheel. The course has approximately 900 feet of ascent and passes Golden Hill Fort, Freshwater, Headon Warren, Alum Bay, Highdown, Tennyson Down and Freshwater Bay. The course is not suitable for wheelchairs because of stiles and extreme terrain.

Entry and rules

Online entry opens 5 October 2025 and closes 29 March 2026; transfers are allowed until 31 March 2026. Entry fees are listed as £14 affiliated and £17 unaffiliated, with higher cash-only fees on the day. Entry is limited to 175 runners and the minimum age is 16 years. Numbers and timing chips are issued at registration. The race is held under UKA rules and has an official finish time limit of 2 hours. Refunds follow a stated policy based on notice period.

Facilities and safety

Changing and shower facilities are available at the sports centre. Pay-and-display parking is available, with limited free on-street parking nearby. In-ear and over-ear headphones are not permitted; bone-conducting headphones are allowed. Running with dogs is not permitted. Medical information provided at entry will be shared with the medical provider in line with GDPR.

Awards

Prizes are awarded in overall, U20 and veteran categories for men and women, plus team prizes for teams of three. All finishers receive a souvenir. Prizes not collected at the presentation will be posted within seven days. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 mi
8 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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