Park Road
Cowes PO31 7NP
The Isle of Wight Marathon celebrated it’s 60th Anniversary in 2016, so 2019 will be the 63rd running of this historic race. It has been run continuously since 1957, making it the longest running (and one of the first to be held) in the U.K.
Entry Closing Date 1st October 2019
The Course:
A brand new course (first used 2013) of one lap featuring the much quieter roads on the west of the island. These are the undulating town and rural roads through Cowes, Gurnard, Rew Street, Porchfield, Shalfleet, Yarmouth, Afton, Willmingham, Thorley, Wellow, Shalfleet, Porchfield, Northwood, Cowes.
Marker boards at each mile point. The course is not suitable for wheelchairs.
Race start time is 11:30.
Venue and Registration:
Isle of Wight Community Club, Park Road Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7NP.
Changing and Shower facilities are available, secure bag storage is available.
There are eight drinks stations (water provided) at approximately 3 Mile intervals with seven sponge stations in between.
Competitors may leave their own Special Drinks at registration to be taken to any designated drinks station.
Note: Numbers are not sent out in advance. Please collect from registration which is open 9:00 till 11:15.
Awards:
Women Overall and 5 year vet categories. Teams of 3.
Men Overall and 5 year vet categories. Teams of 3.
Medals will be awarded to all finishers.
Travel:
Concessionary rate travel on Ferries may be offered by Wightlink and/or Red Funnel Ferries details will be provided on entry.
Ferries to Cowes from Southampton are operated by Red Funnel Ferries.