Isle of Wight Challenge
Great challenges need great settings - and few are better than the Island's stunning coastal path.
The Isle of Wight challenge 2025 has taken place and applications for 2026 are not yet open. You can find out more about the event below or find another challenge.
Event details
Date
TBC 2026
Location
Isle of Wight
Distance
25, 50 or 106 km distances available
Registration fee
Full 106 km distance is £37.50 (other options available)
Fundraising target
Full 106 km distance is £575 (other fundraising options available)
About this event
Up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight Challenge. With three distances to choose from, there is an Isle of Wight challenge for everyone.
Walk along the spectacular southern cliffs, past the iconic Needles, and up to historic Cowes at the halfway stop.
For full distance challengers, continue on to historic Ventnor and back to our welcome base camp in Chale after an epic 106km journey.
You'll get full support and hospitality all the way, and with half and quarter island options offered - there's an Isle of Wight Challenge for everyone!
As the RSPCA is an official partner of this event, you can sign up to support us and receive a 25% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee.
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Fundraising
Training
Why take on the Isle of Wight Challenge?
- Finisher medal and T-shirt.
- Snacks, drinks and hot food provided.
- Covered rest stops every 12.5 km
- Fully signed route with medics and marshals.
How we'll support you
We'll be there to help you every step of the way. If you join Team Animal you'll receive:
- Team Animal trekking T-shirt made out of recycled plastic bottles
- Dedicated fundraising support from our friendly events team
- Fundraising materials to help you reach your target
- Helpful training advice for your trek
- A Facebook page to chat with your fellow trekkers
- A Team Animal Strava group to share your training progress with fellow Team Animal trekkers.