Isle of Wight Half Marathon
Race snapshot
Race Day
61–68°F · Feels mild
Total elevation gain
Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +0 ft
Participants
Intimate field
Crowd Rating
Moderate spectator support
The Lowdown
The Isle of Wight Half Marathon is an annual half marathon organized by Ryde Harriers running club, held each August on the Isle of Wight off England's south coast. The race starts and finishes at Appley Park, with Race HQ at Ryde Rowing Club on Ryde Esplanade, and follows a two-lap, undulating 13.1-mile course through Ryde, Nettlestone, Whitefield Woods and St Helens, mixing quiet lanes, a bridleway section and a stretch of gravel track along the way. Entry is capped at 300 runners, with a minimum age of 17. The 2026 edition, held on Sunday, August 16, drew more than 250 finishers, with Joshua Cole (Bournemouth AC) winning the men's race in 1:14:32 and Natasha White (Northbrook AC) the women's race in 1:25:43. The Isle of Wight Half Marathon has run for well over a decade, and Ryde Harriers has already confirmed the next edition for August 2027, though the exact date has not yet been announced by the organizer.
Questions about the Isle of Wight Half Marathon 2027
When is the Isle of Wight Half Marathon 2027?
Sunday, August 15, 2027.
Where is the Isle of Wight Half Marathon?
Ryde, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom.
What time does the Isle of Wight Half Marathon start?
The race starts at 10:00 AM, local time.
What is the Isle of Wight Half Marathon time limit?
3 hours 30 minutes.
How do I enter the Isle of Wight Half Marathon 2027?
Registration has not opened yet. Ways in: Online entry via Ryde Harriers' Eventrac page (opens closer to the confirmed 2027 date); On-the-day entry may be available if the 300-runner cap has not been reached.
How much does the Isle of Wight Half Marathon 2027 cost?
Unaffiliated Entry: £23. Affiliated Club Entry: £20.
What is the Isle of Wight Half Marathon elevation gain?
183 m (600 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Moderate rolling hills.
What is the Isle of Wight Half Marathon course like?
It passes Appley Park -- race start and finish, Ryde Rowing Club, Ryde Esplanade -- Race HQ and Nettlestone -- village on the course.
What is the weather like at the Isle of Wight Half Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 16–20 °C (61–68 °F). Feels mild.
How many runners does the Isle of Wight Half Marathon have?
300 participants. Intimate field.
Where are the Isle of Wight Half Marathon results?
The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
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