Thu 9 Jul 2026 Southampton, Hampshire

The Itchen Valley Summer Challenge

Take on the Itchen Valley Summer Challenge, a vibrant two-race evening series welcoming all runners to enjoy warm sunsets, community spirit, scenic routes, and energising summer fitness adventures.

Sign up for £9.75-£24

Enter now

3 races

  • Thu 9 Jul
  • #1 of 3
Itchen Valley Country Park, Southampton

Junior 1 Mile

18:00

Age 4-15

£9.75

  • 1 mile road running
  • Thu 9 Jul
  • #2 of 3
Itchen Valley Country Park, Southampton

5km

18:30

Age 15 & over

£24

  • 5 km road running
  • Thu 9 Jul
  • #3 of 3
Itchen Valley Country Park, Southampton

10km

18:30

Age 15 & over

£24

  • 10 km road running

Event overview

Join the Itchen Valley Summer Challenge a two-race summer series designed for runners of all abilities. Each event Each event takes place on a (hopefully!) warm summer evening, bringing the community together for fitness, fun, and fresh air.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Families
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event
  • Venue accessible

Location

  • Cafe
  • Paid parking
  • Park
  • Toilets
  • Unmanned bag storage

Races at event

  • Thu 9 Jul
  • #1 of 3
Itchen Valley Country Park, Southampton
Junior 1 Mile

18:00

Age 4-15

£9.75

  • 1 mile road running
  • Thu 9 Jul
  • #2 of 3
Itchen Valley Country Park, Southampton
5km

18:30

Age 15 & over

£24

  • 5 km road running
  • Thu 9 Jul
  • #3 of 3
Itchen Valley Country Park, Southampton
10km

18:30

Age 15 & over

£24

  • 10 km road running
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Sleep well

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Train slow

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Eat natural

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Get outdoors

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