The Isle of Wight Festival of Running, scheduled for June 1–8, 2025, is a premier sporting event set against the island's breathtaking landscapes. The festival features a diverse program of races, including the challenging Needles Half Marathon, which takes runners along a 13.1-mile trail from Colwell Bay to Totland Bay, over Headon Warren to The Needles, and across Tennyson Down to Freshwater Bay. Other events include the Tapnell 10K, a scenic evening run through Tapnell Farm and National Trust land; the Freshwater 5K, ideal for beginners and off-road enthusiasts; and the Junior Fun Run, encouraging young athletes to participate. Throughout the week, local running clubs host social trail runs, fostering community engagement and inclusivity. Participants benefit from exclusive accommodation and travel discounts, making it a perfect opportunity to explore the Isle of Wight while enjoying a week of running festivities.
Races
Half Marathon
10k
5k
Race Date:
08 June, 2025
The Needles Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, as part of the Isle of Wight Festival of Running. Organized by the West Wight Sports and Community Centre, this challenging 13.1-mile (21.1km) race features an elevation gain of approximately 414 meters. The course traverses a variety of terrains—including tarmac, footpaths, grass, and sand—offering runners stunning views of the iconic Needles landmark and the surrounding countryside.
Race Date:
07 June, 2025
The Tapnell 10K is set for June 7, 2025, in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight, as part of the Isle of Wight Festival of Running. Organized by the West Wight Sports and Community Centre, this scenic 10-kilometer race features 101 meters of elevation gain and explores rolling countryside trails near Tapnell Farm.
Race Date:
08 June, 2025
The Freshwater 5K takes place on June 8, 2025, in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, as part of the Isle of Wight Festival of Running. Organized by the West Wight Sports and Community Centre, this 5-kilometer race includes 59 meters of elevation gain and offers a friendly, undulating course through the surrounding countryside.
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FAQs
What is the Needles Half Marathon?
How long is the Needles Half Marathon?
Where does the Needles Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Needles Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Needles Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Needles Half Marathon?
The Needles Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, as part of the Isle of Wight Festival of Running. Organized by the West Wight Sports and Community Centre, this challenging 13.1-mile (21.1km) race features an elevation gain of approximately 414 meters. The course traverses a variety of terrains—including tarmac, footpaths, grass, and sand—offering runners stunning views of the iconic Needles landmark and the surrounding countryside.
The Needles Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Needles Half Marathon takes place in Freshwater, UK.
The Needles Half Marathon elevation gain is 414 metres, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Needles Half Marathon?
The Needles Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, as part of the Isle of Wight Festival of Running. Organized by the West Wight Sports and Community Centre, this challenging 13.1-mile (21.1km) race features an elevation gain of approximately 414 meters. The course traverses a variety of terrains—including tarmac, footpaths, grass, and sand—offering runners stunning views of the iconic Needles landmark and the surrounding countryside.
How long is the Needles Half Marathon?
The Needles Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Needles Half Marathon take place?
The Needles Half Marathon takes place in Freshwater, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Needles Half Marathon?
The Needles Half Marathon elevation gain is 414 metres, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
How can I prepare for the Needles Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Needles Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Tapnell 10k?
How long is the Tapnell 10k?
Where does the Tapnell 10k take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Tapnell 10k?
How can I prepare for the Tapnell 10k?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Tapnell 10k?
The Tapnell 10K is set for June 7, 2025, in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight, as part of the Isle of Wight Festival of Running. Organized by the West Wight Sports and Community Centre, this scenic 10-kilometer race features 101 meters of elevation gain and explores rolling countryside trails near Tapnell Farm.
The Tapnell 10k is 10km long.
The Tapnell 10k takes place in Freshwater, UK.
The Tapnell 10k elevation gain is 101 metres, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Tapnell 10k?
The Tapnell 10K is set for June 7, 2025, in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight, as part of the Isle of Wight Festival of Running. Organized by the West Wight Sports and Community Centre, this scenic 10-kilometer race features 101 meters of elevation gain and explores rolling countryside trails near Tapnell Farm.
How long is the Tapnell 10k?
The Tapnell 10k is 10km long.
Where does the Tapnell 10k take place?
The Tapnell 10k takes place in Freshwater, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Tapnell 10k?
The Tapnell 10k elevation gain is 101 metres, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
How can I prepare for the Tapnell 10k?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Tapnell 10k?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Freshwater 5K?
How long is the Freshwater 5K?
Where does the Freshwater 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Freshwater 5K?
How can I prepare for the Freshwater 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Freshwater 5K?
The Freshwater 5K takes place on June 8, 2025, in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, as part of the Isle of Wight Festival of Running. Organized by the West Wight Sports and Community Centre, this 5-kilometer race includes 59 meters of elevation gain and offers a friendly, undulating course through the surrounding countryside.
The Freshwater 5K is 5km long.
The Freshwater 5K takes place in Freshwater, UK.
The Freshwater 5K elevation gain is 59 metres, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Freshwater 5K?
The Freshwater 5K takes place on June 8, 2025, in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, as part of the Isle of Wight Festival of Running. Organized by the West Wight Sports and Community Centre, this 5-kilometer race includes 59 meters of elevation gain and offers a friendly, undulating course through the surrounding countryside.
How long is the Freshwater 5K?
The Freshwater 5K is 5km long.
Where does the Freshwater 5K take place?
The Freshwater 5K takes place in Freshwater, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Freshwater 5K?
The Freshwater 5K elevation gain is 59 metres, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
How can I prepare for the Freshwater 5K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Freshwater 5K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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