Isle of Wight Festival of Running

1 – 8 June 2025

Dramatic cliffs, beautiful coves, a stately home, a world famous pop festival site… the Isle of Wight Festival of Running boasts an unparalleled location!

This festival has become one of the biggest sporting events on the Island and a favourite of runners from all over the south of England.

Over a week, athletes of all levels can choose from circular cross-country routes in the breath-taking west of the Island.

The IWFOR programme will include the iconic Needles Half Marathon, a Junior Fun Run, the Freshwater 5K, a Tapnell 10K and a wide range of evening social runs and running activities.

The Needles Half 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 the rugged Tennyson Down to Tennyson Monument, before descending to Freshwater Bay and across Afton Marsh, to the finish.

A packed calendar of community running events will be taking place across the Island, coupled with chip-timed races for all abilities including:

• The Tapnell 10K takes runners on a circular route from Freshwater village, through the fields of event sponsor Tapnell Farm, returning to Freshwater through stunning National Trust Land
• The Freshwater 5K, ideal for beginner runners, passes another historic site, Alfred Lord Tennyson’s magnificent home, Farringford.
• Younger members of the family can join the Junior Fun Run, around fields adjoining the West Wight Sports & Community Centre.

20% off your ferry travel

Save 20% on foot, car and motorcycle ferry travel to the Island for Isle of Wight Festival of Running, between 31 May and 9 June 2025.

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