SOUTHAMPTON RUNNING FESTIVAL
From RunThrough Events
- Date Sun 16th August 2026
- Time 09:30
- Location Southampton, Hampshire
- Price £12.00 - £36.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of running at the Southampton Running Festival, hosted by RunThrough Events on Sunday, 16th August 2026! Set in the beautiful Southampton Common, this event promises a perfect blend of nature and athleticism, making it an ideal setting for both seasoned runners and newcomers. Participants will enjoy a scenic route that includes woodland, grassland, ponds, wetlands, lakes, and parkland, all within the city's vibrant heart.
The Southampton Running Festival offers various race distances, ensuring there's something for everyone. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just looking to enjoy a fun day out, you'll love the energetic atmosphere and the chance to soak in the stunning views of this designated "Site of Special Scientific Interest." Join us in Southampton, Hampshire, and be part of this unforgettable celebration of running and community!
The Southampton Running Festival offers various race distances, ensuring there's something for everyone. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just looking to enjoy a fun day out, you'll love the energetic atmosphere and the chance to soak in the stunning views of this designated "Site of Special Scientific Interest." Join us in Southampton, Hampshire, and be part of this unforgettable celebration of running and community!
SOUTHAMPTON RUNNING FESTIVAL
Sun 16th August 2026
Organiser's Description
Southampton Running Festival on Sunday 16th August 2026
Join us for the return of the Southampton Running Festival and our second event here this year. Beginning and ending in the picturesque Southampton Common. It’s the perfect route for a PB featuring woodland, grassland, ponds, wetlands, lakes and parkland in the well used green open space in the centre of the city.
Southampton Common is a designated “Site of Special Scientific Interest” and an excellent venue for running, walking, and watching wildlife.
Join us for the return of the Southampton Running Festival and our second event here this year. Beginning and ending in the picturesque Southampton Common. It’s the perfect route for a PB featuring woodland, grassland, ponds, wetlands, lakes and parkland in the well used green open space in the centre of the city.
Southampton Common is a designated “Site of Special Scientific Interest” and an excellent venue for running, walking, and watching wildlife.
Races
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5k
Sun 16th August 2026 (10:05)
£30.00
CLOSED -
10k
Sun 16th August 2026 (10:00)
£32.00
CLOSED -
Half Marathon
Sun 16th August 2026 (09:30)
£36.00
CLOSED -
Junior Race
Sun 16th August 2026 (12:00)
£12.00
CLOSED
Course Details
The Half Marathon consists of 6 laps with a U-turn at the start, the 10k has 3 laps and the 5k has 2 smaller laps.
The various routes will include gentle undulating tarmac paths before finishing under the arch on the gravel stretch adjacent to the event village.
Reviews
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4.7
13 reviews
Really well organised, 3 races overlapping with the 10k starting half a hour after the half marathon,but it never felt congested at all, even with being on the shared space of the common paths. There were riders making it clear when the lead of the next race was coming through and to keep left.
Drinks and gels avaliable at the end of every lap was a good addition.
Nice medal and well run event, would definitely do again!
Well run event which is much more cosy than other bigger races.
Course is all on paths so no problems with footing here but you need to have good etiquette and keep to the left as there is a number of different races using the same path.
10km and 5km just stays in the park which is a nice forest feel even though you are in the middle of Southampton.
Track wise mostly flat with a 60m incline and 60m decline not completely flat.
Medal wise it is nice.
Overall a good fun race for anyone.
Very well organised event. Lots of marshalls and people available to answer questions. Very good direction markers. Lots of snacks and water provided throughout even when the field thinned and there were only a few of us on the route. Lovely medal and the team were still hyping finishers with only a few runners to go. Very inclusive. All paths so no issues with mud. Lots of bins for rubbish. A few food and coffee businesses were also set up and as we lapped round, there was loads to keep spectators busy and warm while we ran. Really impressed with this race, I'll definitely look at their other races.
Patrick
·3 years ago
It was a fantastic day out, lovely weather, organised well with lots of information at hand
Very fulfilling
Jason
·4 years ago
This was a great event and I was on track for a very good race till I did something to my hamstring. Nice mix of flat and a gentle climb up a hill. Marshals were amazing and checked on me as I did my last 3 laps with a limp. Will do it again next year.
Location
SO15 7NN, Southampton, United Kingdom
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