DateExpected
Early May 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Chale Recreation Ground, Chale
Chale Green, Isle of Wight
Countdown
May
A flat, friendly 10-mile loop that starts and finishes at Cowes Showground. With only 160 m of climbing, it's the easy way into the weekend, open to children from 8.
Key facts
01Minimum age 8; under 18s must be accompanied by an adult participant
02Loop starts and finishes at Cowes Showground
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The course
The route
Chale Green
Distance16.1km
Total climb160m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate17.2 km
Weather
Early-May, Chale Green
12°CTypical high
10°CTypical low
5°CColdest in 20 years
32%Days with rain
Highs around 12°C and lows around 10°C, but it has dropped to 5°C. Rain on 32% of days.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
2026 results
Who finishes, and how
#RiderTimeAvg speed
01Chrissy Johnson02:23:016.8 km/h
02Sarah Durston02:23:066.7 km/h
03Caroline Griffin02:23:066.7 km/h
33
Women finishers
3:41:02
Median time
4.4 km/h
Median speed
Women · 2026 results, as published by the organiser.
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Training
Training for the Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge 16 km
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16 km with 160 m of climbing
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