Solent Half Marathon
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About the race
The Solent Half is a club-organised half marathon road race that has run for over 30 years and was moved from autumn to spring from 2026. The event is limited to up to 500 entries and is part of the Hampshire Road Race League.
The venue is Gang Warily Leisure Centre in the Southampton area and the course winds through the New Forest around Exbury and along the Solent shore at Lepe. The course starts on the field at Gang Warily, uses a short temporarily closed road section and then continues on open country roads. The route is fully marshalled, runners should keep left unless directed by marshals, and there is a tail runner so no one will be last.
The race is run under UKA rules with a permit in place. No wheelchairs, buggies or dogs are permitted. In-ear headphones are not allowed; bone conductor type headphones are acceptable. Minimum age on race day is 17.
Organisers encourage sustainable practices such as car sharing and bringing reusable bottles. There are three drink stations on course at approximately 4 miles, 8 miles and 11 miles; recyclable cups will be used and finishers will be offered water and bananas. Facilities include limited toilets and changing areas; there is no official bag drop, although bags may be left in the hall at the owner s risk. Entry fees vary by entry period and an England Athletics discount applies for affiliated runners. Proceeds support local charities including Oakhaven Hospice, Southampton Hospitals Charity and the Ambulance Staff Charity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
