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Isle of Wight Marathon

Name: Isle of Wight Marathon
Start: 2026-10-04
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Binstead

Binstead, South East, United Kingdom

calendar_today 04 Oct, 2026

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About the Event

Write your name into the history of British distance running at the 70th Isle of Wight Marathon on Sunday, 4th October 2026. As one of the longest continuously run marathons in the world, this event carries a unique legacy—it’s where Dale Greig set the first certified women’s world record in 1964. Tackle a challenging single-lap course on the island's scenic western roads, where every mile is a step through running history. With an entry limit of 400, this is your chance to earn a finisher’s medal from a truly historic and prestigious race.

Races Offered

70th Isle of Wight Marathon 2026

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 21K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

11:00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Binstead.

thermostat Temperature

11.5° / 15.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

8.0° / 12.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

6h 46m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

18.7 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.8)

humidity_mid Humidity

82.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:29

nightlight Sunset

18:11

About Binstead

Learn more about the host city, Binstead.

Binstead is a village in the civil parish of Ryde, on the Isle of Wight, England. It is located in the northeast part of the Island, 1+1⁄2 miles (2.4 km) west of Ryde on the main road A3054 between Ryde and Newport. In the 2011 Census Binstead had been incorporated within Ryde whilst still retaining its electoral ward, Binsted and Fishbourne.