Southampton Running Festival
Bishop's Waltham, United Kingdom • 31 May 2026
Southampton Running Festival May 2026
The Southampton Running Festival takes place on Sunday 31st May 2026 and is based in Southampton Common. The course runs through woodland, grassland, ponds, wetlands, lakes and parkland within the green open space in the centre of the city. Southampton Common is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Distances available include:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Junior Race
- RunThrough Foundation Place with no fundraising required
The half marathon is completed as six laps plus an out and back section. The 10K uses three laps and the 5K uses two smaller laps. Each kilometre is marked with distance flags and event marshals are positioned on the course to guide and support participants.
The event offers an event village with food and drink options and free items from partners at the finish area. Entry fees shown for the event range from £10 to £160. The organiser highlights sustainability as an important issue and has published measures related to event sustainability. An event t shirt is available at a discount when purchased as part of the entry.
Additional logistical information, route maps and participant details are provided to entrants before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.