Southampton Running Festival

AUG

16

2026

Explore woodland, ponds and parkland of Southampton Common at the Southampton Running Festival, set in a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. Choose the half marathon, 10K, 5K or junior race, then relax in the event village with food and freebies.

Sun 16 Aug 2026

Bishop's Waltham, South East (England)

Registration

Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Southampton Running Festival takes place on Sunday 16 August 2026 in Southampton Common, Banister Road, Southampton SO15 2XD, UK. The venue is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The route runs through woodland, grassland, ponds, wetlands, lakes and parkland within the common. An event village will be on site with food and drink options and free items from partners at the finish line.

Race details

Available races and entry fees:

Half Marathon - £34
10K - £30
5K - £28
RunThrough Foundation Place (no fundraising required) - £160
Junior Race - £10

Lap structure for the main races:

Half Marathon: 6 laps plus an out-and-back section
10K: 3 laps
5K: 2 smaller laps

Each kilometre on course is marked with distance flags. Marshals will guide participants along the route. The organiser offers event t-shirts for purchase as part of entry, supplied by RT Kit. Additional event information and logistics will be provided to entrants closer to the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

5 km

Junior Race

Runthrough Foundation Place (no Fundraising Required)