UTMB Index raceChecked 2026-08-17
The 2026 Isle of Wight Challenge was verified as a UTMB Index 100K race. It does not award Running Stones.
Official classification source ↗EventsFind this location on a map 1 edition
ENGRunningTrail100K · 100 km / 62.1 mi106K · 106 km / 65.9 mi10mi · 16.1 km / 10.0 mi25K · 25 km / 15.5 mi50K · 50 km / 31.1 mi52K · 52 km / 32.3 mi54K · 54 km / 33.6 miUltra · 50 km+ / 31+ miUTMB Index race
Isle of Wight Challenge
Chale, Isle of Wight, Chale Recreation Ground · ENG
Next race day
Sat, 1 May 2027
6 distances · see start times below
About Isle of Wight Challenge
Isle of Wight Challenge is a running event in Chale, Isle of Wight, Chale Recreation Ground, England. Recorded disciplines include 100K, 106K, 10mi, 25K, 50K, 52K, 54K, Ultra. The listed surface is trail. The listed organiser is See official organiser / UTMB Index. The next listed date is 1 May 2027. Check the organiser's information for entry and race-day arrangements. The ATHRECS archive includes editions from 2026. This describes the editions recorded here, not the event's founding date or complete history.
Athlete profiles
Explore some of the athletes with recorded results at Isle of Wight Challenge.
Dates, starts & entry
Times are local to the race. Select the entry route for your distance.
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106K · 106 km / 65.9 mi
Sat, 1 May 2027
Start time not yet confirmed
Entries open
Supported trail challenge open to runners, joggers and walkers. Distances are approximate; start venues and waves vary by route. Select your route and start wave with the organiser.
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10mi · 16.1 km / 10.0 mi
Sat, 1 May 2027
Start time not yet confirmed
Entries open
Supported trail challenge open to runners, joggers and walkers. Distances are approximate; start venues and waves vary by route. Select your route and start wave with the organiser.
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25K · 25 km / 15.5 mi
Sat, 1 May 2027
Start time not yet confirmed
Entries open
Supported trail challenge open to runners, joggers and walkers. Distances are approximate; start venues and waves vary by route. Select your route and start wave with the organiser.
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50K · 50 km / 31.1 mi
Sat, 1 May 2027
Start time not yet confirmed
Entries open
Supported trail challenge open to runners, joggers and walkers. Distances are approximate; start venues and waves vary by route. Select your route and start wave with the organiser.
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54K · 54 km / 33.6 mi
Sat, 1 May 2027
Start time not yet confirmed
Entries open
Supported trail challenge open to runners, joggers and walkers. Distances are approximate; start venues and waves vary by route. Select your route and start wave with the organiser.
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52K · 52 km / 32.3 mi
Sat, 1 May 2027
Start time not yet confirmed
Entries open
Supported trail challenge open to runners, joggers and walkers. Distances are approximate; start venues and waves vary by route. Select your route and start wave with the organiser.
Edition source - Check race website
25K · 25 km / 15.5 mi
Sun, 2 May 2027
Start time not yet confirmed
Entries open
Sunday choices: 54K from Cowes or the 25K final quarter from Culver Down. Both finish at Chale.
Edition source - Check race website
54K · 54 km / 33.6 mi
Sun, 2 May 2027
Start time not yet confirmed
Entries open
Sunday choices: 54K from Cowes or the 25K final quarter from Culver Down. Both finish at Chale.
Edition source
Location & race day
Listed venue / area
Chale Recreation Ground, Chale, Isle of WightENG
Confirm the exact start line, parking and arrival instructions with the organiser. A listed town or postcode may cover a wider area.
About the race
The 2026 Isle of Wight Challenge was verified as a UTMB Index 100K race. UTMB Index races contribute to a runner's UTMB Index but do not award Running Stones. Confirm the status of each future edition with the organiser and UTMB.
- Surface:
- Trail
- Organiser:
- See official organiser / UTMB Index
Series & qualification
Classification is checked against the official series source and recorded by edition where qualification status can change.
Ways to enter
Compare the listed booking routes. Verified links show when they were checked.
Sat, 1 May 2027
No confirmed entry route is listed yet.
Check the organiser’s page for the latest ballot, waiting-list or entry information.
Race websiteThird-party prices, booking fees, allocations and refund terms can differ. Confirm the final details with the provider before paying.
Results
Public-figure or athlete-approved ATHRECS results, plus verified organiser links.
Sat, 2 May 2026
100K · 106 km / 65.9 mi
Past races
100K · 106 km / 65.9 miFinishedResults
Sat, 2 May 2026
The 2026 Isle of Wight Challenge was verified as a UTMB Index 100K race.
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