The Big Pilgrimage

The Big Pilgrimage

The Big Pilgrimage is a point to point mixed terrain running event offering two distances. The route follows the start of a newly discovered Pilgrim Trail called "The Old Way" from Mayflower Park in Southampton. The 15 Mile course finishes at the medieval ruins of Titchfield Abbey and the Marathon finishes in the grounds of Boundary Oak School near Wickham.

The route includes a short boat crossing of the Hamble River at Hamble foreshore to Warsash. Runners are offered a bag of BigFeat Pick N Mix sweets before boarding the vessels. The course runs along coastal and countryside trails and passes landmarks such as Netley Castle, Netley Abbey, The Chapel at Royal Victoria Country Park and Titchfield Abbey. Participants collect a sticker at each landmark to create a collectable race bib.

Prebooked coach transport is available on the morning of the event from the finish locations to the start at Mayflower Park. The transport price is £10 and the deadline to add transport to a booking is 16/08/26. Car parks and coach pick up locations include The Great Barn, Mill Lane, Titchfield and Boundary Oak School. There is no car parking at Titchfield Abbey so the Great Barn car park should be used.

Mandatory kit requirements include carrying at least 500 ml of fluid and wearing suitable clothing for conditions. Runners are advised to download the GPX file for the route. A bag drop tent will operate at each start and bags will be transported to the finish. Canicross entries are not accepted. Runners can opt to have a tree planted instead of receiving a finishers medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• 15 Mile finish at Titchfield Abbey. Price £42
• Marathon finish at Boundary Oak School. Price £54