Southampton Running Festival

RunThrough Events

From RunThrough Events

4.7 · 13 reviews

Sunday 30th May 2027

09:30

Southampton

£11.00–£38.00 · 4 races

5km, 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable day of running at the Southampton Running Festival, hosted by RunThrough Events on Sunday, 30th May 2027! This exciting event takes place in the stunning surroundings of Southampton Common, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, where participants will be treated to a scenic route that winds through lush woodlands, serene wetlands, and beautiful parkland right in the heart of the city.

With race distances catering to all levels of runners, you can choose from the Half Marathon starting at 9:30 am, the 10k at 10:00 am, or the 5k at 10:05 am. There’s even a Junior Race at 12:00 pm for the younger participants! Each race is marked with accurate distance flags, and our enthusiastic marshals will be there to cheer you on every step of the way. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, fresh air, and the chance to chase your personal best. Plus, enjoy a vibrant event village with delicious food and drink options, and don’t forget to grab your free goodies from our partners at the finish line! We can’t wait to welcome you to the Southampton Running Festival!

Races

5k

10:05

£30.00

0
10k

10:00

£32.00

0
Half Marathon

09:30

£38.00

0
Junior Race

12:00

£11.00

0

A £2.00 service charge is added per booking

Organiser's description

Join us for the Southampton Running Festival on Sunday 30th May 2027!

In Support of One Community Eastleigh Start and finish in the picturesque surroundings of Southampton Common, following a scenic route through woodland, grassland, ponds, wetlands, lakes and open parkland in the heart of the city. The late spring setting, fast course and supportive race-day atmosphere make this a brilliant opportunity to chase a personal best or enjoy a memorable run. Southampton Common is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and provides a unique backdrop for running, walking and wildlife watching.

Race Distance & Start Times 09:30 am - Half Marathon 10:00 am - 10k 10:05 am - 5k 12:00 pm - Junior Race

Each kilometre is accurately marked with distance flags and our friendly marshals will guide and cheer you all the way to the finish. We cannot wait to welcome you to the Southampton Running Festival! With RunThrough you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you round the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.

Once you enter you will receive a confirmation email. More information will be sent closer to the event.

We can't wait to see you on the start line!

Reviews

4.7

13 reviews

SB

Shannon Bridger

Took part in the 2026 edition · 5 months ago

Really well organised, great course

DG

Dan Godsell

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year 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 Smith

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year 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 Innes

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year 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 Baigent

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year 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 Protheroe

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

Was great and the pacers were spot on .
Fantastic race

EP

Emma Piper

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

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

HW

Helen Whitcher

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year 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.

JG

Jessica Garner

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year 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.

JM

James Mace

Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 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 Lucas

Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago

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

PR

Patrick Ralph

Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago

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

JQ

Jason Quinn

Reviewing the 2022 edition · 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

More half marathons in Southampton

Your booking

Southampton Running Festival

30th May 2027

Add a race to get started

Service charge

Total

Your payment for this booking is being processed, so it can't be changed right now.

Why book with us?

Official booking partner
Fast, friendly (and human) support
Safe, secure payments
Trusted since 2017

Accepted credit and debit card logos

RunThrough Events

RunThrough Events

RunThrough are the UK's largest running community and running event organiser with over 200 events and 150,000+ entrants for their events every year.

On Find a Race

Since 2015

Events 2,300+

Avg. review 4.6

All events from RunThrough Events

More from RunThrough Events

A woman with a race bib number 1821 joyfully crosses the finish line with her arms raised in victory. Behind her, other runners are approaching the finish. The scene is outdoors with trees and a large purple "FINISH" banner overhead.

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Run Alton Towers 5k, 10k & Junior Race

from £37.00

A group of runners participates in a race in a park. A smiling woman in front raises her arm in celebration while others run behind her, all wearing numbered race bibs. The background shows trees and a cloudy sky.

London

Battersea Park 5k, 10k & Half Marathon

from £38.00

4.7

Runners participating in a race, wearing numbered bibs. A man and woman in the foreground are smiling and giving thumbs up. They are running alongside others on a street with a stone building in the background.

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Run Alton Towers Half Marathon & 5k

from £51.00

A large group of runners participating in a marathon on a city street. An archway with event branding stands in the background. Spectators line the sidewalk, and trees and buildings frame the scene.

London

Fulham 10k

£53.00

5.0

A group of smiling runners, wearing race bibs, wave and gesture to the camera during an outdoor race. A man in a black "Run Dem Crew" shirt makes a peace sign, while a woman in a pink tank top waves.

London

QE Olympic Park 5k & 10k

£32.00

4.4

A split image shows a city park, a smiling runner with arms raised, and event details for a half marathon, 10K, and 5K at Battersea Park on November 21.

London

Battersea Park 5k, 10k & Half Marathon 21st November

£36.00

You might like

A hilltop castle ruin illuminated by warm lights at night, with crowds gathered around the entrance and walkways leading up to the castle, set against a dark night sky.

Wareham, Corfe Castle

The Maverick Dark Castle Trail 2026 - Friday

from £9.10

A narrowboat with a person steering travels along a calm canal bordered by trees with green and yellow leaves, while the rest of the scene appears in black and white.

Leeds

Spring Time Canal Canter

from £29.00

A woman in a black outfit runs in a park, holding a water bottle. She wears a race number on her shirt. Other runners in the background are on a tree-lined path.

London

Regents Park 5k & 10k

£34.00

4.7

A large group of runners, wearing colorful athletic gear, are participating in a race on a sunny day. The front row features several smiling runners in blue shirts with raised arms, and a "START" banner is visible in the background.

Milton Keynes

MK Marathon Weekend

from £13.05

3.5

A group of runners, both men and women, in athletic clothing jog together on a grassy field, with parked cars and trees in the background.

King's Lynn

Norfolk Festival Of Running

from £31.00

A group of people runs through a forest with tall trees as sunlight filters through. The runners, wearing various athletic gear and backpacks, follow a path, heading towards the bright sun in the distance. Some runners have on hats and jackets, and the atmosphere seems brisk.

Mansfield

The Rasselbock Run – Summer 2027

£41.50

5.0

From £11.00

4 races