Latest News About Southampton Marathon 2026

Updated 2026-05-04 16:02

Here are the latest publicly available updates on the ABP Southampton Marathon Festival 2026.

Illustration: The festival typically offers multiple distances in a single day, with a course that weaves through parks, riverside areas, and the city center, finishing back at Guildhall Square, providing a vibrant finish-line atmosphere for spectators and runners alike.[8]

If you’d like, I can pull the most current entry options, exact start times, or map the new Dock Gate 8 start area relative to your accommodations in central Southampton. I can also monitor for any last-minute changes or road-closure notices as the race date approaches.

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ABP Southampton Marathon Festival 2026 – Marathon, Half ...

Join the excitement at the ABP Southampton Marathon Festival 2026, where over 10,000 runners come together for one of the South Coast’s biggest running events. Choose from the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K and experience an unforgettable day of fitness, community, and achievement. Whether you're chasing a personal best, running for a charity, or entering your first race, this iconic festival is your moment to shine on the streets of Southampton. Sign up now and be part of the action!

www.southamptonmarathon.co.uk

ABP Southampton Marathon Festival 2026

The ABP Southampton Marathon Festival returns in 2026, bringing one of the South Coast’s most popular running events back to the city for a day packed with atmosphere, achievement and celebration. Whether you’re chasing a PB or taking on a brand-new distance, this is a race day that delivers unforgettable moments from start to finish. […]

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Southampton

Associated British Ports (ABP) and Rees Leisure have entered into a five-year sponsorship agreement, making ABP the main sponsor of the Southampton Marathon Festival for a further five years. ABP has supported this event for the past decade, watching it grow and expand from three races to five.

www.abports.co.uk