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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- Sun 9 Nov
- £30-£35
Southampton MoRun | Half Marathon
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the half marathon, Southampton!
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Sun 9 Nov
- £25-£30
Southampton MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Southampton!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 9 Nov
- £25-£30
Southampton MoRun | 10K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 10K, Southampton!
- 10 km trail running
- Sun 9 Nov
- £12-£15
Southampton MoRun | Mini MoRun
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the Mini MoRun, Southampton!
- 1.5 km trail running
- Sun 8 Mar 2026
- £37.50-£39.50
Wight Riot
Enjoy stunning coastal views on this flexible-distance run at Milford on Sea, following an out-and-back route beside Sturt Pond and the Isle of Wight — perfect for all abilities.
- 7 hrs multi terrain running + 47 ft ascent
- Sun 18 Oct 2026
- £45-£53
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
- Sat 8 Nov
- £32-£38
Big Night Out Winchester
Join in for BigNightOut! An adventure filled evening, running by torchlight, on the trails and travellers ways that surround the historic city of Winchester in Hampshire.
- Trail run 2
- Sun 16 Nov
- £2-£29.50
Gosport Half Marathon & Fun Runs
Welcome to the Gosport Half Marathon, brought to you by Gosport Road Runners and a venue for the Hampshire Road Race League.
- Fun run 2
- Half marathon
- Sun 16 Nov
- £30-£52
Rolys Run
Roly's Run is held in the Meon Valley, Hampshire, in memory of a lost friend and ultra-runner Rich (aka Roly).
- Trail run 3
- Short walk 2
- Sat 22 Nov
- £23-£30
Brutal - Spider Hill
Spider Hill at Long Valley is yet another great challenging route!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 23 Nov
- £21-£23
The New Forest Stinger
A scenic off-road race in the beautiful New Forest.
- 10 miles multi terrain running
- Sat 20 Dec
- FREE-£26
Southsea Santa Runs
Join in for a Dickens of a Santa Run!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 21 Dec
- £38-£44
Portsmouth Coastal Waterside Marathon Events
Merry Christmas Carol Festive Half Marathon, Portsmouth Coastal Waterside Marathon and 50k Ultra. It’s a festive favourite not to be missed.
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 50K ultra run
- Sat 27 Dec
- £10-£17
PJC Pub 2 Pub Charity Run
The Pub2Pub is the annual charity run, held between Christmas and New Year, making it the perfect way to run off those mince pies!
- 10K run
- Short walk
- Sun 28 Dec
- £23.63-£35
Brutal - Longmoor
One or two laps of a 5 mile / 8K course taking you into the sand dunes, with an abundance of hill climbs later.
- Trail run
- 10 miler
- Sun 28 Dec
- £35-£57
Winter X
The Winter X A Classic Mid-Winter Trail Challenge...
- 10K run
- Trail run 2
- 50K ultra run
- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £10-£30
Romsey 5 Mile
The perfect way to start the New Year!
- Fun run
- Multi-terrain run
- Sat 7 - Sun 8 Feb 2026
- £39.50
Portsmouth/Langstone Coastal Half Marathons
A fantastic winter half marathon weekend by the sea! Complete the new Langstone Harbour Half on Saturday &/or Portsmouth Coastal Half on Sunday for your awesome medals and much more!
- Half marathon 2
- Sun 8 Feb 2026
- FREE-£42
Farnborough Winter Half Marathon
A Brisk 13.1 Miles at the Home of British Aviation
- Fun run
- Half marathon
- Sun 8 Feb 2026
- £40
Farnborough Half
Join thousands of runners on at one of the South’s most exciting winter races - and make every step count for Rainbow Trust Children's Charity.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 22 Feb 2026
- £24-£34
Awbridge Half Marathon & 10 Mile
Get involved in this challenging Half Marathon or 10 Mile race on rolling hills and scenic trails, starting and finishing at Awbridge village hall.
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Sun 22 Feb 2026
- £28-£30
Winchester 10K
The Winchester 10km Road Race started back in 1983 as a 10-mile distance. The race adopted the popular 10km format in the late 1980's.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 1 Mar 2026
- £22.50
Run The Saints Series - St Davids Day
The 2026 Run the Saint's Series. It’s Back. 5k or 10k options for each event.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 8 Mar 2026
- £25-£29
Solent Half Marathon
The Solent Half is the half marathon road race, from 2026 onwards it has been held in the Spring. The event has been going for over 30 years.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Tue 17 Mar 2026
- £22.50
Run The Saints Series - St Patricks Day
The 2026 Run the Saint's Series. It’s Back. 5k or 10k options for each event.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 29 Mar 2026
- £30-£32
Fleet Half Marathon
The Fleet Half Marathon is organised and administered by Fleet & Crookham Athletic Club - a race organised by runners for runners!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Thu 23 Apr 2026
- £22.50
Run The Saints Series - St Georges Day
The 2026 Run the Saint's Series. It’s Back. 5k or 10k options for each event.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 3 May 2026
- £7-£55
ABP Southampton Marathon
Join thousands of people and take on The ABP Southampton Marathon in 2026.
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Fun run
- 5K run
- Sun 14 Jun 2026
- £32-£63
The Hampshire Hoppit
The pint-sized trail challenge with top reviews on scenic countryside routes with keepsake beer glass, real ale, medal, free photo, prizes, goodies and special Bridgedale socks offer!
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sat 4 Jul 2026
- £20
Round the Harbours Bike Ride
Sun, sea and saddles to stop MS! Round the Harbours Bike Ride gives you the choice of two scenic coastal routes around Havant, Southsea, Fareham and Gosport to enjoy at your own pace.
- Charity bike ride 2
- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- £10-£68
The Garmin New Forest Marathon
The Garmin New Forest Marathon 2026 returns to the familiar location of New Park Showground, Brockenhurst in the heart of the New Forest National Park.
- Fun run 2
- Short walk
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- + 1 more race
- Sun 20 Sep 2026
- £10-£38
Winchester Half Marathon
The Winchester Half Marathon is a beautiful course that starts and finishes in the centre of Winchester outside the Guildhall.
- Fun run
- Half marathon
- Sun 4 Oct 2026
- FREE-£38.40
Destination Basingstoke Phillips Law Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Known for the friendly welcome, traffic free roads and scenic course, the Destination Basingstoke Phillips Law Half Marathon is a ‘must do’ race.
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- 5K run
- Mon 30 Nov 2026
- £22.50
Run The Saints Series - St Andrews Day
The 2026 Run the Saint's Series. It’s Back. 5k or 10k options for each event.
- 5K run
- 10K run