Isle of Wight Festival of Running

Isle of Wight Festival of Running

Saturday, 6 June 2026 to Sunday, 7 June 2026

Isle of Wight, UK

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The Isle of Wight Festival of Running weekend from 6 to 7 June 2026 includes the Tapnell 10K and the famously tough Needles Half Marathon.

The Tapnell 10K on Saturday is a scenic run from Freshwater village into the rural countryside and through the fields of Tapnell Farm, returning to Freshwater through National Trust and nature reserve land.

The Needles Half Marathon on Sunday is one of the toughest and most scenic half marathons in the UK. The 13.1 mile route follows a spectacular trail along the coast from Colwell Bay to Totland Bay, over the heathland of Headon Warren to The Needles. Runners then traverse rugged Tennyson Down to Tennyson Monument, before descending to Freshwater Bay and across Afton Marsh, to the finish.

Younger members of the family can join the Junior Fun Runs.

Distances/Events

Saturday:
Tapnell 10K

Sunday:
Kids' Run
Needles Half Marathon

Location map

The event is based from West Wight Sports & Community Centre.

Please note: the map location may be approximate. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.

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This listing was last manually checked on 23 February 2026.

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