Name: Isle of Wight Challenge
Start: 2026-05-02
End: 2026-05-03
Location: Carisbrooke

About the Event

Embrace the ultimate coastal adventure at the Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge over the Bank Holiday weekend of 2nd-3rd May 2026, where the island's stunning 106km perimeter path becomes your personal proving ground. Choose your distance from a full island circumnavigation to scenic 25km, 53km, or the iconic Southern 50km loop, tackling dramatic cliffs, passing the iconic Needles, and exploring historic towns like Cowes and Ventnor at your own pace—whether walking, jogging, or running. As part of the UK’s premier challenge series, you’ll experience unparalleled support with fully stocked marquee rest stops, comprehensive medical teams, GPS tracking, and a vibrant festival atmosphere at the Chale basecamp. With new competitive options like the Ultra Trailblazerz for rapid runners and the Ultra March for hasty hikers, alongside inclusive camping and transfer packages, the 2026 event is meticulously designed for everyone from first-time trekkers to seasoned ultra-runners seeking UTMB points. Secure your place for this unforgettable spring escape and join a community of 2,000 adventurers united by breathtaking scenery, camaraderie, and the profound sense of achievement that comes from pushing further.

Races Offered

1st 1/4 CHALLENGE 25 km

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 25K

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1st HALF CHALLENGE 52 km

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 52K

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2nd HALF CHALLENGE 54 km

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 54K

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3/4 Challenge 82 km

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 82K

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Full Island Challenge 2 Day 'Daylight'

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 106K

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Full Island Challenge Continuous

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 106K

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Medina 10 Mile

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 16.1K

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Southern Loop 50km

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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4th 1/4 CHALLENGE 25 km

May 03, 2026

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Distance — 25K

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Carisbrooke.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 9.9° / 16.4°

wb_sunny 6.9° / 13.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 15.0 /

water_drop 80.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 9.9° / 16.4°

wb_sunny 6.9° / 13.6°

air 15.0 km/h

water_drop 80.0%

About Carisbrooke

Carisbrooke is a village on the south-western outskirts of Newport, in the civil parish of Newport and Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight, England. It is best known as the site of Carisbrooke Castle. It also has a medieval parish church, St Mary's Church, which began as part of a Benedictine priory established by French monks c. 1150. The priory was dissolved by King Henry V of England in 1415, during the Hundred Years' War. In 1907, the church was restored. It has a 14th-century tower rising in five stages with a turret at one corner and a battlemented and pinnacled crown.