Southampton Marathon

MAY

3

2026

Run the ABP Southampton Marathon Festival with marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K options along scenic city and waterfront roads. Celebrate a decade of racing, support charities and enjoy pacers, team challenges and a lively race day from the new Dock Gate 8 start.

Sun 3 May 2026

Southampton, South East (England)

Website

Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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ABP Southampton Marathon Festival - 3 May 2026

The ABP Southampton Marathon Festival takes place in Southampton on 3 May 2026. The event is organised by ReesLeisure with ABP as title sponsor. Quick facts on the site note the event has run for 10 years and that it has raised over £4,000,000 for charities. A new 2026 start line is listed at Dock Gate 8, City Cruise Terminal.

Races, partners and event features

The festival offers multiple race distances:

Marathon (42K)
Half Marathon (21K)
10K
5K

Additional event elements described on the site include a Fun Run, team challenges, pacers, event cyclists, volunteering opportunities, training plans and race merchandise. Charity partnerships are highlighted, including Southampton Hospitals Charity and Macmillan among others. The event pages also list race results, race photos, FAQs and race-day information. Sponsors and local partners are displayed on the event materials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.