ABP Southampton Marathon 2024

All routes will start and finish at the centrally located Southampton Guildhall Square.

All distances start and finish in the centrally located Southampton Guildhall Square.

This inspiring route begins in the city centre before running past ABP Southampton docks, then over the famous Itchen Bridge with its glorious views across the Southampton Waters, The Solent and, even, the New Forest.

Following a section by the shoreline at Weston Shore, the route takes you inside the legendary St Mary’s Football Stadium, home toPremiership football team, Southampton (aka The Saints!).

Passing over Northam Bridge with riverside views once again, you will run through the beautiful Riverside Park before crossing into Portswood and running through Southampton Common (home to the UK’s second largest parkrun!).

Then, for the marathon runners, it’s time for the second lap. Now you know what to expect, it’s time to find your rhythm and really enjoy the sites and landmarks…then focus on reaching that finish line.

The Half Marathon also has the option for wheelchair racers to take part in this event.

This exciting route begins by taking runners through Queen’s Park, before you'll run over the famous Itchen Bridge with glorious views across the Southampton Waters, The Solent and, even the New Forest.

This will then lead to a loop of Woolston, where you are likely to find many supporters cheering you all the way round. You’ll then head back towards the city centre, over Northam Bridge, taking you right past the legendary St Mary’s Stadium, home of Southampton’s Premier League football team.

Runners will head through the underpass to continue on their route and will run through more of the city’s green spaces, in the shadow of Solent University.

With one final loop to complete, you will sprint towards the wonderful atmosphere that will await at the City centre finish line.

The 5k route takes runners on a loop of the surrounding sights including St Mary's Stadium and Solent University, making use of the city's green and open spaces.