IOW Half Marathon 2026

Ryde Harriers deliver another fantastic Isle of Wight Half Marathon

Runners from across the country headed to Ryde on Sunday 16 August for the Isle of Wight Half Marathon. Over 250 runners took on the island’s hills, gravel tracks and coastal views in an event widely praised for its warm welcome and slick organisation.

The race, organised by Ryde Harriers, started at 10am from Appley Park with runners tackling a course that mixed quiet lanes, busier road crossings, bridleways and scenic stretches from Ryde through to St Helens and back. The hilly, looped course did not put runners off with this year being one of the largest number of participants in recent years.

Victory went to Joshua Cole of Bournemouth AC, who crossed the line first in 1:14:32. He was closely followed by Vectis Academy Race Team’s Joshua Price (1:15:33), the first Isle of Wight finisher, with Ryde Harriers’ own Joe Wade completing the top three men in 1:16:51 and taking the title of first Ryde Harrier home.

In the women’s race, Natasha White of Northbrook AC took first place in 1:25:43, with Ryde Harriers’ Carly Scoble second overall and first Isle of Wight woman home in 1:26:29. Emma Husband completed the medal line-up taking third place in 1:39:33.

Ryde Harriers also topped both team competitions with Joe Wade, Ross Holme and Dave Hunt winning for the men’ s team and Carly Scoble, Emma Clemens and Rebecca Furzeland for the women’s.

Further age-category wins for home talent included Daniel Furmidge (first M50), and Roger Merry, who topped the Men’s Veteran 70 category in 2:00:24 – just some of the many Ryde Harriers names on the results sheet.

(Joshua Cole)

(Joe Wade – Dave Hunt)

(Carly Scoble)

Runners praise marshals, course and atmosphere

Feedback from competitors was overwhelmingly positive, with many singling out the volunteer marshals for special praise. One runner said the marshals were “super supportive and friendly” adding that they gave “loads of encouragement” and were positioned on the trickier road sections to keep runners safe. They also praised the well-signed course and mile markers, saying the event felt like it was “organised by runners who knew exactly what runners love in a half marathon.”

Another described it as “an amazing event,” highlighting the number of marshals on course as well as the plentiful water stations and the friendly and welcoming vibe from start to finish.

A well-supported event

The race ran without any major incidents. First aid cover was provided by Wight Aid, while Premier Motors supplied the van used to transport equipment for the event HQ. Wightlink continue to support runners travelling over from the mainland to take part. Ryde Harriers wish to thank all the supporters who came out on the day to cheer runners on as well as the volunteer marshals and organisations that helped create a successful race.

Full results are available from Ryde Harriers.