Ryde Harriers – 2024 HRRL Big Race Entry Giveaway

On 6th October 2024 Ryde Harriers will be hosting the 68th Isle of Wight Marathon. This will not just be the 68th continuously running of the Isle of Wight Marathon, making it the longest running (and one of the first to be held) in the U.K. but it is also the 60th anniversary of Dale Greig's groundbreaking run in 1964, setting a women’s world record (recognised by ARRS) of 3:27:25, and was the first woman in the world to run under 3:30:00 for a Marathon.

This race in 1964 was the first EVER Marathon by a woman on a properly measured (and certified) course under racing conditions - which means that it was officially timed, marshalled, and recorded, with checks every 5 miles to ensure the course was run. Previous very worthy runs satisfied none of these conditions.

Ryde Harriers would like to invite you to join us in celebrating all women’s achievements in the world of athletics, by entering the 68th Isle of Wight Marathon on 6th October 2024. Full race details and more race history can be found at www.rydeharriers.co.uk/isle-of-wight-marathon-race

Ryde Harriers is celebrating this landmark year, by giving away Free race entries to each of our following races. One Free entry, to each of the races, has been sent to each of the clubs that are affiliated to the Hampshire Road Race League. Please contact your club’s HRRL champion for details of how your club will be distributing these Free race entries.

• 68th Isle of Wight Marathon – Sun 6th October 2024
• Brading 10km – Sun 2nd June 2024
• West Wight Three Hills (8 Miles Multi-Terrain) – Mon 1st April 2024
• Newport to Ryde (7 Miles Multi-Terrain) – Sat 30th March 2024

Full race details can be found at www.rydeharriers.co.uk/races

Additional notes for HRRL clubs:

Ryde Harriers are providing the following Free race entries for your club to distribute as you see fit (ballot/raffle/reward etc)

Each of the discount codes can only be used against the specified 2024 race, are one time use, to be used at checkout during the normal entry process.

The discount codes for Southampton Athletics Club are:

• 68th Isle of Wight Marathon - 2024HRRLM_590459
• Brading 10km - 2024HRRLB_541171
• West Wight Three Hills - 2024HRRLW_531766
• Newport to Ryde - 2024HRRLN_566416

If you have any questions, please contact races@rydeharriers.co.uk