SAVE THE DATE! Isle of Wight Festival of Running 31 May to 7 June 2026 Photos from 2025! 5k Photos 10k Photos Half Marathon Photos Half Marathon Photos Isle of Wight Festival of Running 2025 Results </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_1"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_1 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_divider et_pb_divider_2 et_pb_divider_position_ et_pb_space"><div class="et_pb_divider_internal"></div></div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p style="text-align: center;"><span>Dramatic cliffs, beautiful coves, a stately home, a world-famous pop festival site… the Isle of Wight Festival of Running boasts </span>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 through the Isle of Wight biosphere, including spectatular scenery protected by the <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/isle-of-wight">National Trust</a>, <a href="https://www.gifttonature.org.uk/">Gift to Nature</a> and <a href="https://tapnellfarm.com/">Tapnell Farm</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">The programme includes:</p> <p style="text-align: center;">– <strong>Tapnell 10k</strong> – A scenic summmer evening 10k from Freshwater village into the rural countryside and through the fields of our Festival sponsor <a href="https://tapnellfarm.com/">Tapnell Farm</a>, returning to Freshwater through <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/isle-of-wight">National Trust</a> and<a href="https://www.gifttonature.org.uk/"> Gift to Nature</a> land.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">–<strong>The Freshwater 5K</strong> is ideal for beginner runners and off road racers alike, and passes Alfred Lord Tennyson’s magnificent home, Farringford, skirting the <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/isle-of-wight">National Trust</a> Tennyson Down and taking in Afton Marshes.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">– The famously tough <strong>Needles Half Marathon</strong>, which follows a spectacular trail along the coast from Colwell Bay to Totland Bay, over the heathland of the <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/isle-of-wight">National Trust</a> Headon Warren to The Needles. Runners then pass <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/isle-of-wight/the-needles-old-battery-and-new-battery">The Needles Old Battery and New Battery,</a> traverse the rugged <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/isle-of-wight/the-needles-headland-and-tennyson-down?origin=search">Tennyson Down to Tennyson Monument</a>, before descending to Freshwater Bay and across <a href="https://www.gifttonature.org.uk/discover/the-wild-west-wight/afton-marshes/">Afton Marsh</a>, to the finish.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">– Younger members of the family can join the <strong>Junior Fun Run</strong>, around fields adjoining the <a href="https://westwight.org.uk/">West Wight Sports & Community Centre</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">Local running clubs and crews welcome visitors and new members throughout the week, with road, trail and cross country routes to suit everyone!</p> <p style="text-align: center;">With exclusive accomodatation discount at <a 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