Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge 2027

Trek the dramatic coastline to the Needles

Event Date – Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 May 2027

Days – 1 or 2 Days, see challenge options

Start/Finish – See challenge options

Distance – 10mile I 25km I 50km I 100km

Entry Fee – Select your option

Fundraising – Select your option

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge

This event offers participants the opportunity to walk, jog, or run along the island’s stunning coastal paths, with various distance options to suit different fitness levels and goals.

Full Island Challenge
A comprehensive loop around the Isle of Wight, starting and finishing at Chale Basecamp. Participants will experience the island’s diverse landscapes, including the iconic Needles and historic towns like Cowes and Ventnor.

Southern Loop
A new route for 2025, this loop starts and ends at Chale Basecamp, traversing the dramatic southern coastline to the Needles, then returning via the Tennyson and Worsley Trails, offering panoramic views throughout.

Quarter Island Challenges
Two distinct 25 km routes are available:
1st Quarter Challenge: From Chale to the Needles, showcasing the island’s southern coastline.
4th Quarter Challenge: From Culver Down to Chale, passing through coastal resorts like Sandown, Shanklin, and Ventnor.

10 Mile Challenge
A shorter option for those seeking a less demanding experience, focusing on scenic sections of the route.

Trek along the island’s most stunning coastal path!

Charity Fundraising, Reg Fee & Sponsorship, option 2 – pay a small registration fee and fundraise for Get Kids Going! (who pays for your place)

Full Challenge (100km) – £50 registration fee and at least £575 fundraising pledge
Three Quarter Challenge (75km) – £45 registration fee and at least £475 fundraising pledge
Half Challenge (50km) – £40 registration fee and at least £375 fundraising pledge
Quarter Challenge (25km) – £30 registration fee and at least £275 fundraising pledge
10 M Challenge (10miles) – £15 registration fee and at least £150 fundraising pledge

For full details and to sign up to this challenge click below

Why you should join the Get Kids Going! Team
You’ll get full support and hospitality all the way, leaving you to focus on your challenge.

You can join as an individual or a team

Choose from Full, Three Quarter, Half, Quarter and 10 Mile challenge options

2 day 100km ‘daylight’ option

Camping options available

Training guides and support plans

Organised rest stops on route

Fully signed route

Main meals, snacks and drinks included

Full medical support

Pace walkers

Shuttle buses and transfers

Ultra Challenge mobile app

Information Team Webinar

Facebook Team Forum

Video Briefings

Travel Planning

Finishers medal, Ultra Challenge Tee shirt and a glass of bubbly when you finish!

You’ll also receive…

Get Kids Going! Fundraising Pack

Get Kids Going! Technical Shirt

Event Accessibility

Visually impaired participants are welcome and usually take part with someone supporting them on route. There may be a discounted charge for this to cover event costs such as food etc. Event sites are generally in playing fields or outdoor areas on flat land. For spectators, there is limited wheelchair access, and this can vary on the day depending on ground conditions.

For more details, please speak to the Ultra Challenge team who will be happy to discuss course suitability for your accessibility requirements.

Ready to join?

By joining our team you’ll be helping children and young people with disability, get into sport.

Get Kids Going!

Get Kids Going! is a national charity which gives disabled children and young people, up to the age of 26 years, the wonderful opportunity of participating in sport. We provide them with specially built sports wheelchairs so they can do: athletics, marathons, tennis, skiing, rugby, sailing, basketball, snowboarding and many other sports.

Get Kids Going! inspires young people to compete in sporting events, from start to paralympic level, by also giving them annual sports grants to help with their; training, travel, competition fees and the development of sports’ equipment. With your help many of these amazing youngsters can become world record holders and paralympic champions!

For full information on this challenge, please visit the Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge web page. You can also find FAQs here.

When signing up you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Action Challenge Ltd. (Ultra Challenge events) and Get Kids Going!

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