Southampton Running Festival
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Southampton Running Festival August 2026
The Southampton Running Festival takes place on Sunday 16 August 2026 in Southampton Common, beginning and ending on The Avenue. The course runs through the common’s woodland, grassland, ponds, wetlands, lakes and parkland. Southampton Common is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Race distances available:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- RunThrough Foundation Place (no fundraising required)
- Junior Race
The routes use multiple laps: the half marathon comprises six laps plus an out-and-back section, the 10K uses three laps and the 5K consists of two smaller laps. Each kilometre on the course is marked with distance flags and marshals are positioned around the route to guide participants.
An event village is provided at the finish with food and drink options and partner giveaways. An event t-shirt is available as an add-on at checkout through the organiser’s kit partner, offered at a discounted price. The organiser reports that sustainability has become a priority in event planning and notes ongoing work in this area.
Practical details such as exact start protocols, logistics and transport information are provided separately by the organiser. The Avenue, Southampton SO15 7NN is listed as the event location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
