SOUTHAMPTON RUNNING FESTIVAL

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  • Date Sun 31st May 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 the Southampton Running Festival, taking place on Sunday, 31st May 2026, in the beautiful city of Southampton, Hampshire! Organised by RunThrough Events, this exciting festival promises a fantastic day of running amidst the stunning natural scenery of Southampton Common. Participants can look forward to a variety of race distances, perfect for runners of all levels, as they navigate a scenic route featuring lush woodlands, tranquil ponds, and expansive parkland. The course is designed to inspire personal bests while immersing you in the breathtaking landscape of a designated “Site of Special Scientific Interest.” Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, the Southampton Running Festival is an event you won’t want to miss! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit in one of the UK’s most picturesque outdoor settings.

SOUTHAMPTON RUNNING FESTIVAL

Sun 31st May 2026

Two men are running in a race. The man on the left is wearing a maroon shirt and smiling while holding a drink bottle and raising one arm. The man on the right is wearing a dark shirt with sunglasses. Both have race bibs with numbers, and other runners are visible in the background.

Organiser's Description

Southampton Running Festival on Sunday 31st May 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.

Races

  • 5k

    Sun 31st May 2026 (10:05)

    £30.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • 10k

    Sun 31st May 2026 (10:00)

    £32.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Half Marathon

    Sun 31st May 2026 (09:30)

    £36.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Junior Race

    Sun 31st May 2026 (12:00)

    £12.00

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12 reviews

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Dan

·4 months ago

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!
MS
Mark

·4 months ago

Really good event - well Organised and decent! Appreciated the gentle warm up session! Great Marshall's , and course clear. 3 hills on the laps .. a challenge - Really nice medal too! Recommend!
AI
Andrew

·4 months ago

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.
LB
Luke

·4 months ago

Great event and really well organised, any question I have had pre and post race have been answered really quickly and in great detail. 100% do it again
RP
Rick

·4 months ago

Was great and the pacers were spot on . Fantastic race
JG
Jessica

·10 months ago

Good running event with simple registration and not overcrowded. A warm-up would have been fun but not the end of the world. Well marked course altbough pacers slightly confusing due to multiple laps and race lengths. Water and energy sachets offered twice on the 10k.
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Helen

·10 months ago

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.
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Emma

·10 months ago

Great event. Well organised and lots of encouragement for all abilities and levels of experience.
JM
James

·2 years ago

Great, well organised event. Being my first ever event I was very impressed. I was disappointed that the medal was made from wood and nothing like those on the adverts for the event.
RL
Rob

·2 years ago

Great event, well organised, well marshalled and a lovely medal
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Patrick

·2 years ago

It was a fantastic day out, lovely weather, organised well with lots of information at hand Very fulfilling
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Jason

·3 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.
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SO15 7NN, Southampton, United Kingdom

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