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Half Marathon races near Southampton
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Upcoming Half Marathon races near Southampton
AUG 6
2AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Sturminster Newton Half Marathon
Dorset · 65 km away
9AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Newbury Racecourse 5K, 10K & Half Marathon August
RG14 7PN · 56 km away
16AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
IOW Half Marathon
Ryde · 27 km away
16AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Frome Running Festival
Frome · 73 km away
16AUG
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Isle of Wight Half Marathon
Isle of Wight · 27 km away
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30AUG
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Henley River - 10k & Half Marathon
Henley-on-Thames · 79 km away
SEP 7
6SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Surrey Half Marathon
Woking · 75 km away
11SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Shere 42K, Half Marathon & 10K
Shere · 78 km away
13SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Farnham Pilgrim Marathon & Half Marathon
Surrey · 57 km away
13SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Garmin New Forest Marathon
Brockenhurst · 15 km away
13SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Chippenham Half Marathon
Wiltshire · 79 km away
20SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Winchester Half Marathon
Winchester · 19 km away
27SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Swindon Half Marathon
Swindon SN3 1PT · 75 km away
Southampton · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near Southampton
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Maverick South Downs Trail Races
Maverick South Downs Trail Races is a half marathon.
Chichester Festival of Running
Southampton Half Marathon & 10K
The Southampton Half Marathon, 10K & Junior race begins and ends next to Saint Mary's Stadium, providing a clear football-ground landmark from the start. This autumn city-street event offers three distances: a half marathon, a 10K, and a junior race. The half marathon starts first, the 10K follows later in the morning, and the juniors run around midday. The format suits runners aiming for a personal best, and it also functions as a family race day, as the shorter and junior options involve more participants.
The half marathon course consists of two laps, the 10K uses one lap, and the junior race is one lap of Saint Mary's Stadium. The roads are described as smooth, with each kilometre indicated by distance flags and marshals positioned along the route to guide runners and offer encouragement. Entries include chip timing, complimentary race photos, post-race treats, and a themed medal, covering essential race-day provisions without exclusively targeting serious club runners.
Phillips Law Basingstoke Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
The Phillips Law Basingstoke Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K offer runners three distances on a single autumn race day in Basingstoke. Destination Basingstoke organizes the event, sponsored by Phillips Law. The setup accommodates half-marathon participants, shorter-distance racers, corporate teams, families, volunteers, charities, and local businesses.
The available facts do not provide a detailed route, but they indicate a strong community and workplace focus. Team Phillips has supported the Basingstoke Running Festival for over ten years, with its runners participating in both the Half Marathon corporate team category and the Corporate 10K. The festival also raises funds for local charities, such as The Pink Place, which supports individuals affected by cancer.
Southampton Half Marathon & 10K October 2026
The Southampton Half Marathon & 10K starts and finishes by Saint Mary’s Stadium, providing a clear football-ground base on the edge of the city centre. This is an autumn road-running event featuring a half marathon, a 10K, and a juniors race. The longer races begin in the morning, with the juniors running around midday.
The half marathon covers two laps, while the 10K is one lap. Runners follow a straightforward city-street course with distance markers in both kilometres and miles. Marshals are stationed at key points along the route. Chip timing and free race photos are included. The finish area hosts an event village offering food, drink, partner goodies, medals, and an optional event T-shirt.
Run Bournemouth Sunday
Run Bournemouth Sunday is the coastal race day in Bournemouth, Dorset, featuring the half marathon and Supersonic 10K as its main adult races. The broader Run Bournemouth series also includes a 5K and junior races, catering to first races, step-up distances, and the full 13.1-mile half marathon. The Sunday races take place in October, following spring and summer training, with the half marathon presented as a realistic first attempt at the distance.
The half marathon uses the former Full Marathon route, passing Boscombe Pier and Bournemouth Pier, with long stretches alongside the sea before finishing at Bournemouth Pier Approach. The Supersonic 10K shares the same pier-to-pier coastal setting and is described by the organisers as flat and fast, suitable for runners progressing from 5K or aiming for a faster time. Half marathon finishers get a medal and finisher T-shirt, and the event is organised by GSi Events.
Semi-Marathon Bournemouth
The coastal waterfront is the point of this one: a half marathon built around running along the littoral, with the sea close enough that the “smell of the ocean” feels like part of the pacing plan. It has the feel of a straightforward running day rather than a big production, using that “magnificent coastal city” setting as its main character.
Expect a course that keeps pulling you back toward the shore and the finish line, the kind of route where the view and the air do some of the work when your legs start asking questions. The field is pitched at both the seasoned runner and the passionate beginner, so it should suit someone chasing a solid effort as much as someone taking on the distance for the first time.
The Hurt Trail Run
The Hurt Trail Run is a challenging autumn trail race situated near Guildford, approximately 45 minutes from London. It offers 15k and 21k distances, both commencing from Hound House Road. The routes traverse the Surrey Hills and Hurtwood Forest, presenting a test of fell and cross-country running rather than a straightforward park run. Participants will collect their timing chip and race number on the morning of the event. Facilities including parking, toilets, and refreshments are located adjacent to the start area.
The course navigates rugged hill terrain instead of flat roads, reinforcing its reputation as a demanding autumn trail race. The 21k course includes three aid stations, and the 15k has two. Both events are designed for runners seeking a demanding yet supported experience within the woods and hills. The common start point contributes to a straightforward event atmosphere: choose the 15k or 21k, start together, and anticipate Surrey mud, ascents, forest trails, and cross-country running from the outset.
Running Grand Prix Goodwood October
Henley Half Marathon
The Henley Half Marathon, held annually in Henley since 1983 with one exception, is now in its 42nd edition. Participants range from first-time half marathoners to seasoned endurance athletes.
The course winds through Henley, crosses the town's well-known bridge, and follows the Thames Valley. This route provides a distinct local character, featuring a town circuit, a riverside path, and a heritage spanning over forty years.
Andover Half Marathon & 12K
The Andover Half Marathon & 12K begins and ends in Andover town centre. The half marathon starts on the historic High Street. This October running event in Hampshire offers two distances: a 13.1-mile half marathon and a 12K option, the “Half of the Half” loop. Seasons Run Club organises the races, providing chip timing, way-marked courses, marshals, checkpoints, and aid stations along the half marathon route.
The half marathon is mixed terrain, predominantly road, with approximately 84% paved surface and around 229 metres of elevation gain, distinguishing it from a flat city race. The course proceeds south of Andover through tranquil villages, offering views of three Iron Age hill forts before concluding back in the town centre. The half marathon has a 3-hour 30-minute cut-off time. All half marathon finishers will receive a bespoke medal. The first male and female overall finishers earn cash prizes, and age-category awards are also presented.
South Downs Trail Run
The South Downs Trail Run takes place at Goodwood Racecourse, offering 21K, 16K, and 12K routes within the South Downs National Park. Over 1,000 participants start, and a canicross option is available for those running with dogs.
The routes feature rolling hills, forest tracks, and sections of the South Downs Way, beginning and ending at the racecourse. Runners descend into East Dean before ascending back towards the finish. Good weather provides views across the Downs to Chichester Harbour and the Isle of Wight. The varied distances cater to both novice trail runners and those seeking a more challenging, hilly course.
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About Half Marathon races in Southampton
Southampton Training Notes
Southampton hosts 46 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Southampton Common is the default start line for base miles, parkrun, and midweek intervals. The classic loop gives locals 2-5 km on traffic-free tarmac and gravel, while the lakes and woodland route gives 5-7 km past small woodland paths and lake circuits. The Central Parks chain links Watts, East, Palmerston, Houndwell, and Hoglands for flat city-centre miles. Ocean Village to Mayflower Park gives 4-7 km with cruise ships and ferries as moving landmarks. Lordshill Road Runners meet Monday evenings at Taunton's College, and ABP Southampton Marathon Festival anchors the year.
Southampton riders get useful Z2 from the Southampton Cycle Network, especially routes 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 through Western, Eastern, Northern, and Bevois Valley lines. Southampton University Road Club rides Wednesdays and Sunday mornings from the Redbrick, outside Chaimberlain Halls, or behind the Shell Garage at the top of the Avenue. Southampton CTC covers Southampton, Romsey, Eastleigh, Chandler's Ford, and Waterside, with rides from 10 to 50+ miles. Mottisfont gives riders a 27mi round trip with 36% traffic-free. Old Winchester Hill is where locals go when flat legs need climbing work.
May, June, July, August, and September are the cleanest months for stacking run volume and long rides. Southampton's sheltered, low-lying spot near Southampton Water keeps summer training warm by UK standards, and the city has held the UK June temperature record since 1976. Locals keep summer evenings simple with waterfront runs, Common laps, club rides, and steady Z2 toward Netley Abbey, Romsey, or Mottisfont. Winter changes the surface choice more than the mindset, so runners lean on tarmac, compacted gravel, and Common sessions while riders keep the cycle network, CTC miles, and shorter endurance loops ticking over.