Name: ABP Southampton Marathon
Start: 2026-05-03
End: 2026-05-03
Location: Southampton, South East

About the Event

Join a decade of running excellence at the ABP Southampton Marathon Festival, a spectacular celebration of sport returning on Sunday, 3rd May 2026. Choose your challenge from the full marathon, half marathon, 10K, or 5K, all starting from the dynamic new location at Dock Gate 8, City Cruise Terminal. As the city's biggest running event, the festival unites runners of all abilities for a grand tour of Southampton's iconic waterfront, historic parks, and vibrant streets. With a focus on community and charity, it's a powerful opportunity to run for a personal best or raise vital funds for dozens of local and national causes. Experience incredible crowd support, a buzzing festival atmosphere, and the satisfaction of being part of a landmark sporting occasion on the South Coast. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or tackling your first 5K, this is the perfect stage for your next achievement. Secure your place in this beloved event and write your chapter in its ten-year history.

Races Offered

Half Marathon

May 03, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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09:00

Marathon

May 03, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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09:00

10km

May 03, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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10:00

5km

May 03, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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10:00

1 Mile Fun Run

May 03, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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15:30

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Southampton.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 9.0° / 17.5°

wb_sunny 6.6° / 14.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.5 /

water_drop 78.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 9.0° / 17.5°

wb_sunny 6.6° / 14.8°

air 12.5 km/h

water_drop 78.4%

About Southampton

Southampton is the largest city in Hampshire, on the south coast of England. A busy cruise ship and container port, Southampton is the European end of the last Transatlantic ocean liner route, the Queen Mary II to New York, and in 1912 was the point of departure for the Titanic.