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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1st HALF CHALLENGE 52 km
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2nd HALF CHALLENGE 54 km
May 02, 2026
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3/4 Challenge 82 km
May 02, 2026
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Full Island Challenge 2 Day 'Daylight'
May 02, 2026
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Full Island Challenge Continuous
May 02, 2026
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Medina 10 Mile
May 02, 2026
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Southern Loop 50km
May 02, 2026
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4th 1/4 CHALLENGE 25 km
May 03, 2026
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Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Carisbrooke.
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10.0° / 16.8°
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6.8° / 13.8°
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Avg sunshine hours
11h 53m
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Avg rainfall
1.6 mm
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Avg wind speed
15.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Moderate (4.2)
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Humidity
77.2%
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Sunrise
05:15
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Sunset
20:47
About Carisbrooke
Learn more about the host city, 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.
