Incredible Walk The Wight 2025 Running Total Revealed As 2026 Registration Details Revealed

Over £500,000 has been has been raised by Walk the Wight 2025 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight, it has been revealed.

At a special celebration event at the hospice, on Wednesday, July 16, the impressive (current) fundraising total was announced as £515,000.

This achievement is expected to grow even further, as final sponsorship and donations roll in.

Walk the Wight organiser, Ashleigh Gibbs, said:

"This is an incredible achievement by thousands of amazing supporters.

“Thank you for taking part, thank you for donating and thank you for making Walk the Wight 2025 such a huge success."

The annual iconic fundraiser, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary, took place on 11 May.

This year, around 9,000 people walked one of four routes, trekking up to 26 miles across the Island's beautiful countryside. 

People also took part virtually and walked the Wight their own way, including through rehab programmes in Mountbatten Isle of Wight’s gym.

Pre-registration has opened for next year's Walk the Wight, which will be on Sunday,

10 May, 2026.

Register your interest today, for a ten per cent discount on your registration fee and the chance to be among the first to sign-up when registration officially opens, early next year.

To pre-register for Walk the Wight 2026, visit mountbatten.org.uk/preregister-walkthewight2026

Meanwhile, Mountbatten Isle of Wight is also keen to hear from you if you are able to volunteer to help run next year's Walk the Wight.

To express an interest in volunteering, visit: mountbatten.org.uk/volunteer-walkthewight2026

At today’s celebration, music was provided by the Mountbatten Isle of Wight Community Choir, who sang ‘Walk the Wight With You’ (which was penned by Mountbatten music ambassador, Mike Christie, from G4).

Attendees included long-term fundraisers and volunteers.

Ashleigh added:

"It's not too late to pay in your sponsorship, if you have yet to do so.

"You can do it online, through your fundraising page or by popping into Mountbatten Isle of Wight.

“And don’t forget to pre-register for Walk the Wight 2026 or contact us to ask about volunteering."