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Southampton Marathon Festival Marathon Entry, Date & Race Guide
Southampton, South East, UK
Part of Southampton Marathon Festival
Open
Beginner-friendlyUsually sells out fast
Next race
Sunday, 2 May 2027
Location
Southampton, South East
Distance
Marathon
Surface
Road
Entries open
Entries for the 2027 Southampton Marathon Festival Marathon are currently open. This race usually sells out fast.
Verified 6 June 2026
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Sun, 2 May 2027
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Start time
09:00
Status
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About Southampton Marathon Festival Marathon
The ABP Southampton Marathon Festival is a large-scale, multi-distance running event that combines a challenging city marathon with a vibrant festival atmosphere, making it one of the South Coast’s standout race weekends.
Starting and finishing in Southampton city centre, the marathon route takes runners through a mix of urban streets, green parks and waterfront sections, showcasing the city’s varied landscape. The course is undulating, with several notable climbs that make it more of a strength-based challenge than a pure PB course.
What sets the event apart is its festival format, with multiple race distances taking place across the weekend, including half marathon, 10K and shorter options. This creates a lively, inclusive atmosphere with strong crowd support, particularly in central areas and around key spectator points.
The ABP Southampton Marathon Festival attracts a broad range of runners, from first-timers to experienced marathoners, and has built a reputation for solid organisation and an engaging race-day experience.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Southampton Marathon Festival Marathon 2027 entry open?
Entries for the 2027 Southampton Marathon Festival Marathon are currently open. This race usually sells out fast.
When is Southampton Marathon Festival Marathon?
Southampton Marathon Festival Marathon takes place on Sunday, 2 May 2027.
How can you enter Southampton Marathon Festival Marathon?
Entry is currently available through general entry.
What is the Southampton Marathon Festival Marathon course like?
The ABP Southampton Marathon Festival is a large-scale, multi-distance running event that combines a challenging city marathon with a vibrant festival atmosphere, making it one of the South Coast’s standout race weekends. Starting and finishing in Southampton city centre, the marathon route takes runners through a mix of urban streets, green parks and waterfront sections, showcasing the city’s varied landscape.
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