What is the last date for deferrals and category transfers?
18th March 2019 is the final date for deferrals and category transfers so, unfortunately, no changes can be made after this stage.
Where do I pick up my Free t-shirt?
Your t-shirt will be given to you in the Finish Distribution area in the Guildhall Square after you have completed the race on Race Day itself.
Where can I put my bag and/or clothing I don’t want during the race?
Please put all your clothing into a bag, add the ABP Southampton Baggage label which has your Race number on it (this comes in your race pack) and hand it in at the Guildhall building prior to the race. Baggage will be available to be dropped off from 0700 and then collection will be open all morning. Please note you will need your official Race Number to collect your bag.
What do I do on the day?
Other than have an enjoyable race? Full details of timings and what you need to do are in your Race Pack, the website and on social media. If you have any specific questions, please email [email protected]
What time does my Race start?
The Full Marathon and Half Marathon starts at 09:00
The 10K will begin at 10:00
The Mile Fun run starts at 16:00
What time do I need to get there?
We recommend you aim to be on site at least 90 minutes before your official race start time. There will be queues for parking, toilets and baggage drop off so it is best to be prepared! We also have a warm up, and interactive areas in our race village! An exciting day lies ahead!
How many pacers are there? Where can I find them?
We will have a large number of pacers running, and we would like to thank them all for their support. They are there as a guide for you to help assist with your pacing.
Pacers for the Half Marathon:
1:30 / 1:35 / 1:40 / 1:45 / 1:50 / 1:55 / 2:00 / 2:10 / 2:20 / 2:30 and Motivators
Pacers for the 10km:
0:45 / 0:50 / 0:55 / 1:00 / 1:05 / 1:10
Unfortunately we don't have any official pacers for the Full Marathon, but we will have a brilliant Motivator to help you round the last stretches of the course.
The Pacers will all be wearing special bright orange PACER t-shirts with their target time on their backs.
Are there any refreshments?
There will be no refreshments in the Race Village itself however there are many coffee shops, restaurants and hotels between the station, car parks and bus station to pick up snacks and refreshments before the race. The Race Village is based in the Southampton Guildhall and the surrounding areas are full of fantastic restaurants and cafes, so do make sure you take advantage of all that Southampton city centre has to offer!
Check out our Medal Discounts page to see all the brilliant businesses are offering special discounts just for you lovely runners!
Where are the drinks stations?
There will be 4 water stations on route (with an extra water station for the marathon). These will be located as follows:
Water Station 1 = Coopers Lane Southbound (Woolston side of Itchen Bridge)
Water Station 2 = Coopers Lane Northbound (Woolston side of Itchen Bridge)
Water Station 3 = Bitterne Road West (Will be serving gels as well)
Water Station 4 = Highfield lane
Water Station 5 = Palmerston Park (for Marathon runners only, is at the start of the 2nd lap)
There will be water served on the stations, with only one station serving gels - should you require extra, please bring any gels, nutrition or sports drinks with you.
Are there toilets and showers on route?
There are 100 toilets located around the Race Village area. The bulk of these will be by the Southampton City Art Gallery on Commercial Road near the start, with others in East Park (both in the North and South of the park). There will be further toilets around the course, in Riverside Park.
There are no showering facilities available on the route.
What do I do if I haven’t received my pack?
If you have not received your pack by 24th April please email [email protected] with the title RACE PACK and your name and the address you expected the pack to be delivered to and we can arrange for a new pack to be available at the Info/Race Pack desk in the Race Village on the day.
Where can I collect my race pack?
If you signed up after the 24th of March you will need to collect your race pack from the ReesLeisure gazebo in Guildhall Square on the 4th May between 10am-2pm or on raceday from 7am.
I want to travel by public transport how do I do that?
There will be some bus and train routes running please check with local operators here:
http://www.bluestarbus.co.uk/
http://www.unilinkbus.co.uk/
http://www.southwesttrains.co.uk/
http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/hampshire/
Both Bluestar buses and Unilink buses are very kindly offering FREE transport to all runners wearing their race number on race day itself! What a fantastic offer!!
All bus routes have been worked carefully with Southampton City Council in order to help minimise disruption to normal public transport routes where possible
Are there any entries on the day?
No, all entries close on 24th March 2018, with charity entries available until 10th April.
What happens if I am late on the day, and miss the start?
The races will all start at the following times, sharp:
Full Marathon - 09:00
Half Marathon - 09:00
10K - 10:00
We advise you aim to be in the Start area a minimum of 90 minutes prior to the start. Also plan to have an extra 30 minutes to your normal journey time due to road closures.
Once the last runner from the timing pens crosses the start line, that is it, as we have to get the roads re-opened quickly.
Where is the Chip in the Race Pack?
The chip is fixed to the rear of the Race number.
What is the QR code for on the front of the Race number?
The QR code is to help track all your photos via Sussex Sport Photography which will be available through our website after the race.
Where can I buy the Lean in 15 book?
You can purchase all books from Amazon. For more information on Lean in 15 click here.
Where should I go when I arrive?
When you arrive head towards the race village in Guildhall Square and get ready to run.
Do you have a bag drop area?
We will have a bag drop in the race village at Guildhall Square, where racers can leave their bag securely while they run.