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Isle of Wight Marathon
Isle of Wight Marathon is a marathon event held in Cowes, England, UK. It was last held on October 4, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 191 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Cowes, England
- Field size
- ~191 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 4, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Cowes, England, UK
- Distances
- Marathon
- Field size
- About 191 runners
- Registration
- rydeharriers.eventrac.co.uk
- Official website
- facebook.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 29, 2026: closed
- Start time
- 11:00 AM
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; Not a Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 58°F at the start, 67% humidity, 16 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 29, 2026)
About the Isle of Wight Marathon
One of the UK's longest-running marathons, run since 1957 by Ryde Harriers: a single undulating lap of quiet town and rural roads on the west of the Isle of Wight, starting and finishing in Cowes.
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Isle of Wight Marathon: common questions
- When is the Isle of Wight Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Isle of Wight Marathon held?
- In Cowes, England, UK.
- What distances does the Isle of Wight Marathon offer?
- Marathon.
- How many people run the Isle of Wight Marathon?
- About 191 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Isle of Wight Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at rydeharriers.eventrac.co.uk. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Isle of Wight Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 29, 2026: closed. $28 (from rydeharriers.co.uk, checked September 29, 2026).
- What time does the Isle of Wight Marathon start?
- 11:00 AM.
- What is the course like at the Isle of Wight Marathon?
- Loop course; Road surface; Not a Boston qualifier.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Isle of Wight Marathon?
- about 58°F at the start, 67% humidity, 16 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 29, 2026).
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