Southampton Running Festival

Southampton, United Kingdom • 31 Aug 2025

The Southampton Running Festival August 2025, organized by RunThrough UK, takes place on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Southampton Common, a scenic and ecologically significant green space in the city center. The event offers multiple race distances including 5K, 10K, half marathon, and a junior race, with courses featuring laps through woodland, grassland, ponds, wetlands, lakes, and parkland. The half marathon consists of six laps, the 10K three laps, and the 5K two smaller laps, all designed for personal bests. Participants receive a unique themed medal, chip-timed results, free race photos, and post-race snacks. The festival supports the No Limits charity and fosters a welcoming community atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Junior Races
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