Isle Of Wight Marathon

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The Isle of Wight Marathon is a historic road race exploring the quieter western side of the island from its base in Cowes. The single lap course travels through a succession of towns, villages and rural landscapes, passing Gurnard, Porchfield, Shalfleet, Yarmouth and several smaller communities before returning towards Cowes.

Runners can expect a challenging undulating Marathon on a mixture of town and rural roads, with the changing gradients providing a sustained test across the full distance. Mile markers help runners manage their pacing, while regularly spaced water stations provide support around the course. The predominantly rural route showcases a quieter side of the Isle of Wight and rewards runners with changing scenery throughout the race.

The Isle of Wight Marathon has been part of the British road running calendar since 1957 and is one of the country's longest established Marathon events. Its demanding single lap course, scenic island roads and extensive racing history give it a distinctive character, attracting runners looking for a traditional road Marathon with plenty of variety and a challenging profile.

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