Explore Southampton and Portsmouth
Bordering the New Forest National Park, Southampton is the perfect base for outdoor excursions, whether you're taking a leisurely walk or picking up the pace on two wheels. From Portsmouth, direct access into the Solent makes it a haven for watersports, though there's plenty to do for those remaining on dry land. Discover runs, rides, swims, walks, triathlons, challenges and other outdoor activities in and around Southampton and Portsmouth below.
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- Sat 31 May
- £55
Garmin Ride Out
Ride alongside your cycling heroes, including Garmin-sponsored pro teams, and other pros to be announced soon, on the long-awaited return of the Garmin RIDEOUT.
- 82.26 km road cycling + 648 m ascent
- Tue 10 Jun
- FREE-£15
Gosport 5K Summer Series | Race Three
This is race one of an exhilarating 5K summer series at Gosport offering five perfect races to make your own.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- Fri 20 Jun
- £50
Landrace South Downs Way
A series of fast-paced guided gravel rides from London, perfect for serious riders skilled at off-road cycling. Can you ride 100 miles and climb 3000m, off road, in a day?
- 160 km gravel riding + 3000 m ascent
- Tue 8 Jul
- £7-£15
Gosport 5K Summer Series | Race 4
You're invited to join this race which is one of the exhilarating Gosport 5K Summer Series. As the summer evening light kisses the bay, this race beckons. Top runner reviews too!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- Fri 19 - Sun 21 Sep
- £65-£300
Trailwalker
Are you Trailwalker strong? As a team of four, trek 100km non-stop across the South Downs in under 30 hours.
- 100 km trekking
- Sat 20 Sep
- £24-£27
The Hard Yard Trail Races
Choose from two exceptional routes at Chilton Manor Farm which start and finish on the historic 800 year old Yew tree-lined avenue, which gives stunning views and a straight finish.
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Sun 19 Oct
- £15-£35
Great South Run
Probably the world’s favourite 10 mile running event with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed! Local supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way.
- 10 miles road running
- Sat 8 Nov
- £55-£175
Race to Remember
Take on a physical endurance race from the home of the British Army to the iconic finish line at HMS Warrior to honour the servicemen and women who have sacrificed so much for our nation.
- Ultra run
- Charity run
- Sun 3 May 2026
- £50
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.
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 3 May 2026
- £40
ABP Southampton Half Marathon
A single lap of the marathon course which offers a spectacular route including green parks, shoreline and riverside views, starting and finishing at the iconic Southampton Guildhall.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 3 May 2026
- £25
ABP Southampton 10K
The 10K race challenge is perfect for a PB with green parks, inspiring views of city landmarks and a waterside location to drive you forward, beginning and ending at the iconic Guildhall.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 8 Jun
- £10-£15
Clarendon Way Walk
Join the Clarendon Way Walk, a beautiful countryside walk between Winchester and Salisbury. Sign up today and support two local hospices for children and young adults.
- Charity walk 3
- Tue 17 Jun
- £7.50-£25
Thruxton 10K Series Race 2 & Fun Run
Experience the thrill of running on the UK’s fastest race track, the iconic Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit, over a fast-paced, flat and completely safe 10K distance on summer evenings.
- 10K run
- Fun run
- Tue 22 Jul
- £7.50-£25
Thruxton 10K Series Race 3 & Fun Run
Experience the thrill of running on the UK’s fastest race track, the iconic Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit! Closed roads and super safe for both the 10K and 3.8k Fun Run!
- 10K run
- Fun run