Although not true fell-running terrain the hills around Ventnor which will host the Isle of Wight Fell Running Series have some of the steepest climbs and descents in the South of England.
On 28th September, keen marathon runner Nikki Cox began her epic challenge of completing four marathons in four weekends in aid of Child Bereavement UK. This weekend she'll be taking on the Isle of Wight Marathon.
Sunday’s IW Marathon, organised by Ryde Harriers, and run over a circular course from the Community Club, Cowes via Shalfleet to the West Wight and back, saw just two runners break the three hour barrier.