Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

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!