Just spotted this 100km challenge – should I ?
ISLE OF WIGHT CHALLENGE
ISLE OF WIGHT CHALLENGE
100km, 50km, or 25km
WALK IT. JOG IT. RUN IT
24/25 August 2014 – Bank Holiday Weekend
Set to become one of the UK’s best endurance events, this Challenge follows the majestic coastal path for 100km right around England’s largest island. Most will walk it at their own pace, many will jog bits of it, and some will even run the full distance! However you choose to do it, it will test you stamina and determination, and you’ll meet some great new friends en route.- 100 km – Start / finish West Cowes. Tough 24 hour endurance walk or ultra-run.
- 50 km – Half the island starting West Cowes – take on daytime walk or run!
- 25 km – Set out to the famous and beautiful Needles – a great trek for all!
The 100km coastal path is made up of public footpaths and quiet country lanes. You’ll encounter spectacular scenery, experience our high level of support and hospitality, discover physical and mental strength that you didn’t know you had! this challenge is tough – but makes it even more rewarding – and you can help others by doing it for a charity of your choice.
The Isle of Wight Challenge, it’s you versus the island…are you up for the challenge!
The Route
The Isle of Wight Challenge follows the magnificent coastal path along public footpaths and quiet country lanes around England’s largest island, over half of which is designated an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Our challenge starts in the north of the island in West Cowes. The route then
heads in an anti-clockwise direction past Yarmouth Castle and out to the western most point, the famous Needles. Our route continues along the so called “Back of the Wight”, – dominated by spectacular coastlines, dramatic cliffs and chalk downs to the 50km mark in the village of Chale, home to one of the world’s oldest amusement parks! For those on the 100km challenge the route passes the Victorian seaside towns and beaches of Ventnor, Shanklin, Bembridge and Ryde, before returning to East Cowes. A quick river crossing on the floating bridge chain ferry brings you back into West Cowes and the finish line.
heads in an anti-clockwise direction past Yarmouth Castle and out to the western most point, the famous Needles. Our route continues along the so called “Back of the Wight”, – dominated by spectacular coastlines, dramatic cliffs and chalk downs to the 50km mark in the village of Chale, home to one of the world’s oldest amusement parks! For those on the 100km challenge the route passes the Victorian seaside towns and beaches of Ventnor, Shanklin, Bembridge and Ryde, before returning to East Cowes. A quick river crossing on the floating bridge chain ferry brings you back into West Cowes and the finish line.