Sponsored by Isle of Wight Festival and Red Funnel, Mountbatten Isle of Wight’s Walk the Wight 2026 will take place on Sunday, 10th May.
Sign up now, to take part in this iconic fundraising event in aid of the Island’s only hospice.
McGregor: Incredibly special for every single person who takes par
Mountbatten CEO, Becky McGregor, said,
“Walk the Wight is incredibly special for every single person who takes part.”
The event is jointly headline sponsored by the Isle of Wight Festival and Red Funnel.
Giddings: I’ve seen firsthand how the community comes together for this cause
Isle of Wight Festival boss, John Giddings, who has taken part in Walk the Wight, said,
“I’m a huge supporter of Mountbatten and the amazing work they do for the Isle of Wight.
“I’ve seen firsthand how the community comes together for this cause.”
Collins: Friends, families and colleagues all pull together
Calling Walk the Wight an example of the Island at its best, Red Funnel CEO, Fran Collins, said,
“We thank everyone taking part in Walk the Wight to raise vital funds for such an important cause.
“Friends, families and colleagues all pull together so more people can receive compassionate care when it matters most.”
How to sign up to Walk the Wight 2026
Sign up to take part in Walk the Wight 2026 by visiting the website.
Choose to take on:
- The full 26.5 route (from Bembridge to Alum Bay).
- A half route (from Bembridge to Carisbrooke Castle (12 miles) or from Carisbrooke to Alum Bay (14.5 miles)).
- The Schools Walk (cover 22.5 miles when it suits you, by walking, running, skipping, cycling or however you choose to cover the distance, then join your school for the final four miles between Freshwater Bay and Alum Bay).
- The Flat Walk (eight miles, from Sandown to Shide).
- Walk the Wight Your Way (at a time and location to suit you).
Sign up costs £15 per person and guarantees:
- Entry to your chosen walking route.
- Your event pack, walker number, sponsorship form, fundraising page and progress card.
- A commemorative medal, awarded at the finish line.
When you sign up, you can also purchase your Walk the Wight T-shirt (£10), Walk the Wight cap (£15), Mountbatten socks (£7.50), reusable water bottle (£12) and/or dog bandana (£5).
Raising money through sponsorship is also encouraged and warmly welcomed.
Meanwhile, on Monday, ten lucky Walk the Wight participants claimed celebratory goodie bags, by being the first to discover our fundraising team at the Carisbrooke Castle checkpoint on Whitcombe Road.
About Walk the Wight
Established by Bill Bradley and Frank Stevens in 1991, the multi-award winning Walk the Wight raises over £500,000 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight and unites up to ten thousand people.
About Mountbatten Isle of Wight
Mountbatten Isle of Wight’s compassionate staff provide 24/7 support to over 2,500 people every single day — those dealing with death and dying and bereavement, and their families. 85 per cent of this care is delivered in homes across the Island.
“Vital charity”
Isle of Wight Festival boss, John Giddings, said,
“Mountbatten is a vital charity that relies on our support. I’m honoured to help keep their essential services going, and proud to have their presence at our festival.”
Red Funnel CEO, Fran Collins, said,
“We’re proud to support Mountbatten Isle of Wight. Red Funnel has deep roots in this community and we’re delighted to play our part again this year, helping to raise vital funds for hospice services across the Island.”
News shared by Lucy on behalf of Mountbatten. Ed
