1st Half
Sat 3 May 2025 Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

The first half of the Isle of Wight circuit explore 52km of scenic coastal trails, enjoy spectacular coastal views along the undulating route with plenty of rest stops to keep you well fuelled.

Charity places
  • Sat 3 May 2025
Chale Parish Recreation Ground, Ventnor > Cowes, Cowes

1st Half

07:00

Age 18 & over

£139

  • 52 km trail running + 1100 m ascent

Event overview

If you're keen to take on a proper challenge, shape up, re-energise and support an important cause, this ultra will help you go further than ever before - whether you walk, jog or run your way to the finish line.

You'll be supported all the way from the moment you sign up with an event app, online guides, forums and training walks. On the challenge there are safe venues, camping options, fully signed routes, chip timing, marquee rest stops, fantastic food and drink and expert safety, medical and welfare teams to get you over the finish line where you'll receive a huge cheer, medal, glass of fizz, t-shirt, massage, BBQ and more!

Challenge options

  • Full continuous 106km (Sat and Sun)

    106km, at your pace, through the day and night if you’re walking.

  • Full two-day daylight 106km (Sat and Sun)

    106km over 2 days, with optional camping packages at half way (Comes) – or book a hotel or B&B to get some rest!

  • 3/4 challenge 82km (Sat)

    82km, at your pace, through the day from Chale to Culver Down.

  • 1st half challenge 52km (Sat)

    A scenic ‘half’ – with the Island’s stunning Southern coastline, the Needles and Yarmouth from Chale to Cowes.

  • 2nd half challenge 54km (Sat or Sun)

    Starting in Cowes and ending in Chale – this half of the island is great in it’s own right – or ideal if you want to join up with a ‘full distance’ challenger for the 2nd half together.

  • Cross Island 30km (Sat)

    Cross the Island from north to south (from Cowes to Chale), and see a different side of The Isle of Wight.

  • 1st quarter challenge 25km (Sat)

    From Chale basecamp to The Needles.

  • 4th quarter challenge 25km (Sun)

    From Culver Down to Chale basecamp.

  • Medina Challenge 10 mile (Sat)

    Perfect if you’re staying in Cowes and want to explore the famous River Medina estuary – with it’s Marina’s and chain ferry. Families welcome!

This event is part of Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge.

Event video

Event details

  • Event village
  • Newcomers

  • Bag storage
  • Bag transfer
  • Bar
  • BBQ
  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Changing facilities
  • Entertainment
  • Free parking
  • Music
  • Showers
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Chale Parish Recreation Ground
Military Road
Ventnor
Isle of Wight
PO38 2JF
UK

  • Check points
  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Food stations
  • Hilly
  • Marshals
  • Mass start
  • Point to point
  • Toilets
  • Water stations
  • Way markers

The first half of the Isle of Wight is stunning! Starting from Chale, you will take on 54km along this scenic trail. Setting out across the areas of natural beauty with great viewpoints of the Needles, you’ll climb 1000m (and descents!), with stops along the way to keep you energised and going! Your finish line is at the historic Cowes, where a large celebration, sit down and hot meal awaits!

  • Chip timing
  • Event app
  • Goody bag
  • GPS tracking
  • Map
  • Massage
  • Medal
  • Pre-event training sessions
  • Training plan
  • T-shirt

With weekend camping options at basecamp, a bar, BBQ, music and entertainment – there’s going to be a summer festival feel on this challenge!

Included before

  • Dedicated challenge app to help you prepare
  • Challenge manual and event guides
  • Training walks and runs
  • Kit and equipment lists – discounts and advice
  • Preparation videos and pre-event briefing
  • Online forums – meet fellow challengers

Included on the challenge

  • Rest stops every ~12.5km – covered with seating, toilets & rest areas
  • Free food and drinks – catering to all dietary requirements
  • First aid support – at stops and en route
  • Fully signed route and online maps
  • Chip-timing – keeping track of you
  • Trek Masters – to help guide you
  • Baggage transfer service
  • Emergency support and route pick-ups
  • Shuttles for retirees to take you forward
  • Bookable transfers before and after your challenge
  • Medal, t-shirt and glass of fizz at the finish

Charity places

These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and complete the form to ask a question or get signed up.

All charity places
Cancer

Macmillan Cancer Support

No one should have to face cancer alone.

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£375

Children

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Helping the hospital offer a better future to seriously ill children across the UK.

  • T-shirt
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£375

Children

Child Bereavement UK

Supporting bereaved children and families to help rebuild their lives.

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£30

Fundraise
£375

All charity places

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Charity entries open
  • Charity places
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
  • Series discount

16 and 17 year olds need to be accompanied by an adult.

Entry fees

Entry fee

£139.00