ABP Southampton Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
The ABP Southampton Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K begins at Dock Gate 8 in Southampton, offering runners marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K options. The marathon starts in the morning, with the entire event focused on city road running rather than a single-distance race for specialists. It is an annual event and a significant running day on England's South Coast. The route highlights Southampton itself: city streets, the waterfront, The Common, and several city landmarks. Runners pass through St Mary's Stadium, home of Southampton FC, a unique feature of football-ground access in a road race. The course also features the Itchen Bridge, providing a broad water view before returning to the city. Charity fundraising is integrated into the event, attracting competitive runners, local participants, and those running to raise money.