Isle of Wight Festival of Running Needles XC Half Marathon
The famously tough Needles Half follows a spectacular trail along the coast from Colwell Bay to Totland Bay, over the heathland of Headon Warren to The Needles
| Date | Sunday 7th June, 2026 |
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| Distance | Half Marathon |
| Location | West Wight Sports Centre |
| Town/City | Freshwater, Isle of Wight |
| Area | Hampshire |
| Start postcode | PO40 9XH |
| Start time | 11:00am |
| Organiser | Rachel Richards |
| Website | Visit website |
| Run For Charity |  Start Fundraising On GoFundMe |
Runners then traverse rugged Tennyson Down to Tennyson Monument, before descending to Freshwater Bay and across Afton Marsh, to the finish.
