Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further – so join the 2025 METRO Lifeline Campaign in support of Missing People. It’s along the spectacular southern cliffs, past the iconic Needles, and up Cowes. For Full Island challengers it’s on to Ventnor, and back to our welcome basecamp in Chale after an epic 106km journey. You’ll get full support & hospitality all the way, and with, 1/2, & 1/4 Island Challenge options also available – there’s an Isle of Wight Challenge for everyone!
Choose your Challenge, support your charity – do it at your pace, and there are 20 events in the Series with distance options to suit all! The ‘famous’ Ultra Challenge support enables you to go further, whilst enjoying the great outdoors & camaraderie. There are marquee rest stops, lots of food & drink, medical & massage teams, with a fully signed route to guide you. A big finish-line celebration awaits with an amazing sense of achievement, and once the aches subside you’ll feel energised, and up for more of life’s real challenges!
Good preparation & smart planning are key, and from the moment you sign up you’ll have access to our Challenge App – with training guides, optional training walks, maps, online forums, and the latest news & updates.
Rest Stops every ~12.5 km with ‘major’ ones every ~25 km, and are much more than the shaky gazebo with water that you see on some events. We’ve marquee cover, large medical & welfare tents, catering services, seating areas for recovery, changing rooms, and a friendly welcome!
There’re pink arrows to guide you, distance markers, glow-sticks at night, hazard signs, and a route map in the App. Our ‘Trek Masters’ organise group departures at night so nobody has to walk solo. Our chip timing system enables our Control Room, and your friends / family, to track your progress through the Rest Stops.
Keeping you well fed & hydrated is key. We pride ourselves on the quantity & quality of our catering, and meals, snacks & drinks are included!
We’ve experienced Doctors, Paramedics, First Aiders, Podiatrists, and Massage Teams at Rest Stops. There’re ‘Self Help’ areas with blister plasters, talc, Vaseline, and tape if you want to patch your own feet. Our mobile Emergency Medical Teams are only a phone call away, via our 24 hour Control Room
We don’t want you to forget that finish-line moment – our Cheer Squad will ensure you won’t! You’ll get a medal, finisher’s T-shirt, and a glass of fizz, before heading to a BBQ and a well earned rest. Download your official Challenge certificate when you’re ready.
There’re shuttles to local train stations for onward travel, and most finish lines have parking so supporters can meet you. We’ve bus ‘transfers’ to / back to key venues (eg the start) – and check out the ‘Bookable Extras’ for details of all transport options.
Whether you’re a walker and new to challenge events, an experienced trekker, a marathon enthusiast upping the distance, or a seasoned ultra runner – there’s an Ultra Challenge® you! Walk, Jog, or Run at your pace, as a member of the METRO Lifeline Campaign, for Missing People. The Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge is fun, safe, & rewarding – with full support all the way, enabling you to push yourself further in wonderful coastal scenery, and enjoy a great weekend away.
Sign-up below. Your reg fees are paid online & fundraising goes to the charity via an online JustGiving sponsorship page that you’ll need to set up (follow the link below or look for the link within the ‘Confirmation Email’ you’ll receive).
The remaining cost of your event place will be covered by the charity. The fundraising is your own minimum target (per person). Half of this must be raised by the registration deadline date below.
Pay a small Reg Fee & Fundraise for a chosen Charity (who pay for your place)
£25 Reg Fee & at least
£575 fundraising/sponsorship
£20 Reg Fee & at least
£375 fundraising/sponsorship
£15 Reg Fee & at least
£275 fundraising/sponsorship
Pay for half your place cost & fundraise less for Charity (who pay half of your place cost)
£99 Reg Fee & at least
£330 fundraising/sponsorship
£67.50 Reg Fee & at least
£225 fundraising/sponsorship
£45 Reg Fee & at least
£150 fundraising/sponsorship
A car ferry is available from Southampton to East Cowes, or a foot passenger ferry is available from Southampton to West Cowes.
Red Funnel
If you are travelling by vehicle you must pre book your crossing to East Cowes.
Red Jet
If you are a foot passenger please book your ferry in advance.
Around 1 – 2 months prior to the challenge, we will have a discount available to use for the Red Funnel or Red Jet Ferry.
A range of optional extras designed to make the planning for, and joining, your challenge easier.
Sign-up to your chosen Challenge first, then you can book any optional extras later / separately.
You must be 18 or over (on the day of the challenge) if taking on a Full Challenge (~100km) or Three Quarter Challenge (~75km); 16+ and accompanied by an adult if taking on a Half Challenge (~50km ), 14+ and accompanied by an adult if taking on a Quarter Challenge (~25km) or Marathon); for a Half Marathon aged 12+ and accompanied by an adult; 8+ & accompanied by an adult for a 10km/mile Challenge; and finally 4+ & accompanied by an adult for a 5kM Challenge
Under 18s taking part must be signed up by someone over 18.
You’ll receive a ‘transaction receipt’ (via email) along with a Confirmation Email. This will detail any next steps, timelines you need to be aware of, and how & where to find all the info / details you’ll need for your Challenge. (NOTE– If you don’t receive that e mail within 12 hours, please check your spam/junk mail folders)
You will receive your e-ticket between 10 and 14 days before the challenge takes place. (NOTE– If you haven’t received your e-ticket within 7 days of the challenge, please check your spam/junk mail folders and let your designated event coordinator know)
All charity sponsorship and mixed funding places close 4 weeks before each challenge, so that you have enough time to fundraise and reach your target. Self funding places close for online registration on the Tuesday before each challenge.
Visit the ‘HELP CENTRE’ on the Ultra Challenge Website:
If you still need additional help or guidance – you can contact the Ultra Challenge Team at:
Tel: 0207 609 6695
200,000+ adventurers have done an Ultra Challenge®, and the 18 events make up the UK’s biggest & best series of treks & trail runs – which have raised £60+ million for UK charities. Whichever challenge you choose, you’ll get full support so you can set a new goal, enjoy the British countryside, and Push Yourself Further! Whoever you are – If you’re up for a challenge, it has to be an Ultra Challenge®
Lake District Ultra Challenge
7-8 June 2025
100 km loop + Half + Marathon + Quarter Challenge options & Ambleside 10K
1 of 17Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge
3-4 May 2025
106 km ‘Full Island’ Loop + Half & Quarter Island options AND ‘Cross Island’ & Medina 10 Mile challenges.
2 of 17London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge
24-25 May 2025
100 km + Half, Marathon & Quarter Challenge distance options + Brighton 25 km Loop!
3 of 17South Coast Ultra Challenge
6-7 Sept 2025
100 km + Half & Quarter Challenge options
4 of 17Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge
17-18 May 2025
100 km + Half & Quarter Challenge options AND Marathon & Bridport 10K
5 of 17Thames Path Ultra Challenge
13 – 14 Sept 2025
100 km + 3/4 + Half & Quarter Challenge options & Henley 10K
+ Thames Bridges 25km Trek (Sat – Central London)
+ Friday Moonlight 10K Walk (Central London)
+ The Henley 10K (Sunday)
6 of 17South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge
2 August 2025
50 km Loop + 25 km & 10 km Challenge options
7 of 17The Bath 50 Ultra Challenge
29 March 2025
50 km Loop + 25 km & 10 km Challenge options
8 of 17Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge
19-20 July 2025
100 km (fig. of 8) 50 km Loops (West & East) + Marathon + 25 km & 10 km Challenge options
9 of 17Peak District Ultra Challenge
28-29 June 2025
100 km (Fig. of 8) + Half (loop) & Quarter Challenge options & The Bakewell 10 Mile.
10 of 17Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge
21 – 22 June 2025
100 km + 3/4 + Half & Quarter Challenge options. + Cirencester 10K
11 of 17Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge
27 Sept 2025
50 km Loop + 25 km & 10K Challenge options
12 of 17North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge
12 July 2025
50 km Loop + 25 km & 10km Challenge options.
13 of 17Easter 50 Ultra Challenge
Sat 12 April 2025
Windsor
50 km, 25 km, 0r 10 km Loops from racecourse basecamp.
14 of 17London Winter Walk
25 & 26 January 2025
Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 km or 5 km looped routes – The Oval Start / Finish
15 of 17London Halloween Walk
Sat 25 October 2025
25 KM or 10 KM spooky looped route options. Start / finish – The Oval Cricket Ground ‘dungeon’,
16 of 17NEW – Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge
Sat 11 October 2025
50 KM, 25 KM or 10 KM looped routes options. Start / finish – The Kent Showground nr. Maidstone.
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Our Chale start looks over the dramatic coastline to the west, and the route follows the coast with ups & downs around past the ‘Needles’. Then it’s northwards to the halfway in historic Cowes – a welcome stop where a hot meal & a massage awaits. We head around to Ryde, Bembridge, and another major rest stop at Culver Down for some hot food – before the final stretch back into Chale. An epic Challenge!
106 km & ~1800 metres
Every 10-15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit. These include:
See ‘Bookable Extras’ page for full details
Chale – Friday 2 May
Visit ‘Bookable Extras’ for full details
NOTE – runners can also camp on Saturday night (assuming they can finish at Chale in time!)
4 available
Day 1 – 52 km & ~900 metres
Day 2 – 54 km & ~900 metres
Day 1 – Sat 3 May
Day 2 – Sun 4 May
Every 10-15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a full range of optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join and exit – and to provide flexible options for your planning. These include:
See ‘Bookable Extras’ page for full details
Chale – Friday 2 May
Cowes – Saturday 3 May
Visit ‘Bookable Extras’ for full details
4 available (2 for each day)
See the full 106 km route and all the Island’s spectacular scenery views in daylight! There’s a camping option at the Cowes halfway for rest recovery – or book a local B&B if that’s more your style, and with a camp option at Chale on Friday also you can turn your challenge into an adventure! On Sunday as the sun starts to rise we set out on the 2nd half – all the way back to Chale, where it all began!
52 km & ~900 metres
Every 10-15 km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a of optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join and exit – and to provide flexible options for your planning. These include:
See ‘Bookable Extras’ page for full details
Chale – Friday 2 May’
OR – Cowes – Saturday 3 May’
Visit ‘Bookable Extras’ for full details
2 available
The first half of the Isle of Wight is stunning! Starting from Chale, you will take on 52 km along this scenic section of the Island. Setting out across the areas of natural beauty with great viewpoints from the southern cliffs to the Needles, you’ll climb 900 m, with stops along the way to keep you energised! Your finish line is at historic Cowes, where a big celebration, a medal, a sit down & hot meal awaits!
A NEW looped route setting out from the Chale basecamp, that gives you the best of the Island’s dramatic scenery along famous southern coastline to the iconic ‘Needles’ – for a Picnic lunch at halfway. The route then heads up on to the Tennyson Trail and the Worsley Trail with fantastic panoramic views as it loops back to the Chale basecamp. Perfect if you want fantastic scenery – a manageable 50km – and ideal to park at Chale or even camp with us!
50 km & ~ 1025 metres
Every 10-15 km under marquees with toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks and much more.
There’s a full range of optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join and exit – and to provide flexible options for your planning. These include:
See ‘Bookable Extras’ page for full details
Chale – Friday 2 and / or Saturday 3 May
Visit ‘Bookable Extras’ for full details
Our 1st Quarter 25 km Challenge starting from the Chale basecamp gives you the best of the Island’s dramatic scenery along famous southern coastline – finishing near the iconic Needles, for a Picnic lunch. With a 1/4 – there’s plenty of time left for an evening celebration on the Island!
25 km & ~500 metres
Every 10-15km under marquees with toilets, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks and much more.
There’s a full range of optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join and exit – and to provide flexible options for your planning. These include:
See ‘Bookable Extras’ page for full details
Chale – Friday 2 May
Visit ‘Bookable extras’ for full details
