Isle of Wight Marathon
Cowes
,
United Kingdom
Oct 04
The Isle of Wight Marathon is a historic single-lap race, marking its 70th running in 2026. This race runs on scenic western roads, passing through towns and rural areas like Cowes, Gurnard, and Yarmouth, and has been held continuously since 1957. The event operates under UKA Rules. It was also the first marathon in the UK to officially welcome women alongside the men's race.
26.2
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Isle of Wight Marathon
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Isle of Wight Marathon - Find your perfect running pace 26.2 mi
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Calculated running time
03:30:58
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22
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4.33
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1
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102
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5.12
min/km
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83
m
4.47
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11
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4.23
min/km
4
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26
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4.32
min/km
FAQ - Isle of Wight Marathon 26.2 mi
The Isle of Wight Marathon is a historic single-lap race featuring the quieter and scenic roads on the west of the Island. The course goes through undulating town and rural roads, offering a picturesque experience for runners. With a rich history dating back to 1957, it's one of the longest-running marathons in the UK.
Isle of Wight Marathon takes place at 04 Oct 2026
Isle of Wight Marathon takes place in Cowes, United Kingdom
Isle of Wight Marathon: There are a total of 1 courses
For this event, there is only the 26.2 km available.
Although there is no general rule for the minimum preparation time, we recommend at least 12 weeks of training for a race like Isle of Wight Marathon
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