The final total raised by Walk the Wight 2026, which was sponsored by the Isle of Wight Festival and Red Funnel, has been revealed to be a staggering £620,454.67

At a thank you event on Thursday night, it was announced the final fundraising amount had smashed the event’s previous record by over £60,000.

In 2025, Walk the Wight raised £515,000, while Walk the Wight 2024 raised £560,000.

How to be a part of the incredible Walk the Wight experience in 2027

Pre-registration has already opened for next year's Walk the Wight, which will be on Sunday, 9 May, 2027.

Tell us you intend to take part by pre-registering for 2027’s main Walk the Wight event. You will receive a ten per cent discount on your entry fee and be among the first to be able to officially sign-up, when the opens in January. Visit: http://mountbatten.org.uk/takepart-walkthewight2027

Above: Schools Walk the Wight fundraising trophy winner, Gurnard Primary. Below: Tennyson Down in 2026.

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Mountbatten CEO, Becky McGregor, who was among those to walk the full distance (from Bembridge to Alum Bay), said: “I cannot thank you enough for taking part and for supporting Walk the Wight 2026. This is an extraordinary amount of money, and I am quite overwhelmed.

“Funding for hospices is complex and challenging, and by far and away the majority of the funds needed for us to support Islanders dealing with death, dying and bereavement comes from fundraising events like the amazing Walk the Wight, alongside donations, gifts in Wills and sales in our charity shops.

“Because only a fraction of our funding comes from the NHS, we simply cannot do what we do without you. To see Walk the Wight grow for yet another year has been incredibly moving and humbling.”

Walk the Wight organiser, Ashleigh Gibbs, said: "Every year, Walk the Wight brings together an incredible community of walkers, volunteers, supporters and fundraisers, and this year's event was no exception. I am immensely grateful to everyone who gave their time, energy and support to make it such a special day.

"This achievement belongs to every person who walked, volunteered, donated or cheered from the sidelines. You help make Walk the Wight the Island event it is today. Your support ensures Mountbatten continues to support to Island families.

“Over 85 per cent of this compassionate 24/7 end-of-life care is delivered in Islanders’  own homes and through day services and outpatients at the John Cheverton Centre, with the rest on our inpatient unit in Newport.

"Thank you for standing alongside Mountbatten and helping us be there for those who need us most."

Walk the Wight 2026 took place on 10 May.

Over nine thousand people took on one of four routes, walking up to 26 miles across the Island's beautiful countryside. People also walked the Wight their way, including by completing sessions in Mountbatten Isle of Wight's gym.

The Schools Walk, which was itself a record-breaker, contributed over £54,000 to the final total. Gurnard Primary lifted the Schools Walk trophy, raising £4,421.16.