Charity places in ABP Southampton Marathon
Sun 3 May 2026 Southampton, Hampshire, UK

ABP Southampton Marathon charity places

Join thousands of people and take on The ABP Southampton Marathon in 2026.

5 races

  • Sun 3 May 2026
  • #1 of 5
Guildhall Square, Southampton

Marathon

09:00

Age 18 & over

£55

  • Sun 3 May 2026
  • #2 of 5
Guildhall Square, Southampton

Half Marathon

09:00

Age 17 & over

£45

  • Sun 3 May 2026
  • #3 of 5
Guildhall Square, Southampton

10K

10:00

Age 15 & over

£30

  • Sun 3 May 2026
  • #4 of 5
Guildhall Square, Southampton

Fun Run

15:30

Age 2 & over

£7

  • Sun 3 May 2026
  • #5 of 5
Guildhall Square, Southampton

5K

10:00

Age 12 & over

£15

Event overview

Get that finish line feeling!

An incredible day of running across Southampton with events for all ages and abilities, which have previously gained a Bronze award for top runner reviews! With glorious riverside and shoreline running, the scenery is sure to ease you through those miles as you race for the finish.

Highlights

  • Southampton's incredible day of springtime running
  • Huge variety of sights and scenery
  • Range of distances to suit varying ages, abilities and goals
  • Runners' race village buzzing with support and excitement
  • Plenty of runner benefits including free photos, training plans and kit

Prefer to enter directly? General entry options are explained on the ABP Southampton Marathon page.

Charity places

Please select your distance to find a charity and join their team.

  • All fitness levels
  • Event expo
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Teams
  • Traders at event
  • Venue accessible

Race village

The atmosphere of the event is encouraging and friendly to all, regardless of your level of experience. The Race Village is always buzzing with support and excitement too! It's a great day out with a Family Fun Run and Challenges taking place as well.

Entertainment

Partners and local community groups will have various forms of entertainment for spectators in the race village, as well as live music on the stage. Around the route there will be several great entertainment groups.

Arrival time

You are advised to turn up 90 minutes before your run starts.

  • Accommodation
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Music
  • Paid parking
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Event HQ

Guildhall Square
Above Bar Street
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 7DU
UK

Starting and finishing in the centre of Southampton ensures easy access and exit on race day, with plenty of car parks, buses and the central train station to choose from.

By rail

The nearest train station is Southampton Central.

By bus

There will be some bus routes running - please check with local operators including Blue Star Bus, Unilink bus and First Group UK Bus Hampshire.

By car

There are lots of car parks in Southampton. Westquay car parks are now open 24 hours a day and the majority of Council Car Parks will be open from 0600.

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