Sun 3 May 2026 Southampton, Hampshire, UK

ABP Southampton Marathon

This 2-lap marathon course offers a spectacular route including green parks, shoreline and riverside views, starting and finishing at the iconic Southampton Guildhall.

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  • Sun 3 May 2026
Guildhall Square, Southampton
Marathon

09:00

Age 18 & over

£55

  • 26.2 miles road running + 296 m ascent

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

This event is part of ABP Southampton Marathon.

Event community

Event details

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

Location

  • Accommodation
  • Bag storage
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Music
  • Paid parking
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Route

  • 2 laps
  • Cut off time
  • Entertainment
  • Marshals
  • Sweeper
  • Toilets
  • Water stations

What's included

  • Cash prizes
  • Chip timing
  • Medal
  • Race photo
  • Technical t-shirt
  • Training plan

Do it for charity

Looking to do this event for charity? Charity entry options are explained on the ABP Southampton Marathon charity places page.

Cancer

Macmillan Cancer Support

No one should have to face cancer alone.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Pro training advice
  • Training guide
  • Online training zone
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day
Charity place

Get a place from the charity.

Sign up
£30

Fundraise
£350

Entries

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Collect race pack
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
  • Race pack by post
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Train slow

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Eat natural

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Get outdoors

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