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Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge

2 - 3 May 2026

The Isle of Wight Challenge route takes you along the spectacular southern cliffs, past the iconic Needles, and up to historic Cowes at the half way stop. Choose between 10 miles, 25km, 50km or 100km route.

How to enter

There are 2 entry options for our Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge 2026.

Charity sponsorship

Pay a small registration fee and commit to a fundraising target. BHF will cover the cost of your event. As BHF is an official Ultra Challenge series partner, you’ll have access to the New Year Deal and get 75% off on Charity funding entry places (excluding 10kms and 10 miles). Please enter the code ‘HELLO2026’ to redeem the extra discount during checkout.

16km distance

  • £15 registration fee
  • £150 fundraising target

25km distance 

  • £30 registration fee
  • £275 fundraising target

50km distance

  • £40 registration fee
  • £375 fundraising target

75km distance

  • £45 registration fee
  • £475 fundraising target

100km distance

  • £50 registration fee
  • £575 fundraising target

Mixed funding

Pay 50% of the event place yourself and commit to a lower fundraising target.

16km distance

  • £25 registration fee
  • £100 fundraising target

25km distance

  • £50 registration fee
  • £150 fundraising target

50km distance

  • £75 registration fee
  • £225 fundraising target

75km distance

  • £90 registration fee
  • £270 fundraising target

100km distance

  • £110 registration fee
  • £330 fundraising target

To take part, you must raise the minimum sponsorship for your distance. We require half of your fundraising target 4 weeks before the challenge to secure your place. 

Please note these events are organised by Ultra Challenge. Participants raising funds for British Heart Foundation will be joined by others, raising money for different charities. Find out more on the Ultra Challenge website.

2-3 May 2026
Isle of Wight
£20 - £110
10 miles / 16.1 km

Your entry includes:

  • free food and drink at rest stops
  • a top, glass of fizz and medal
  • free training plans and support
  • a fundraising guide with information and tips
  • regular support from BHF 
  • access to our Team BHF Facebook group.

The easiest way to start fundraising is by setting up a JustGiving page.

You can share your page with friends and family and on social media.

We also have a wealth of fundraising resources for you. You can:

You might be an experienced hiker, or this might be your first longer hike. Either way we’d recommend some training before taking on this kind of challenge.

In order to help you reach the finish line, we've put together some top tips on nutrition and some hiking training schedules.

Learn about nutrition for sport

See our hiking training plans

Hear from others

Ready to walk with purpose? Check out our video to get inspired by stunning scenery and George's story.

Contact us

Our Customer Care team is available from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

If you have a question you can reach them on:

Tel: 0300 330 3322

WhatsApp: 07581016513

Email: [email protected]