Southampton Marathon
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ABP Southampton Marathon Festival 2026
The ABP Southampton Marathon Festival takes place in Southampton on 3rd May 2026. The event is organised as a festival with multiple races, community and charity involvement. The title sponsor is ABP and event partners and sponsors include Williams Shipping, Daily Echo, University of Southampton and Solent University. The event has an established volunteering programme and offers pacers, event cyclists and team challenges. The 2026 start line is at Dock Gate 8, City Cruise Terminal.
Races and event features
The festival offers multiple race distances and a fun run. Distances listed include:
- Marathon - 42K
- Half Marathon - 21K
- 10K
- 5K
- Fun Run - 1 mile
Charity running is a feature, with partners mentioned such as Southampton Hospitals Charity, Macmillan and Solent Mind. The festival provides training resources and plans, and promotes merchandise and event photography. Organisers publish FAQs, race results and race photos, and run community activities such as training sessions and warm-up events. Quick facts on the site note the event has run for 10 years and attracts large numbers of participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
