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The Big Pilgrimage follows a recently discovered Pilgrim Trail called 'The Old Way' dating back to 1360. With three distances to choose from, runners will race along the stunning coastal route, passing several historic landmarks to collect stickers throughout to add to their race bib.
Ultra Marathon, Marathon and 15 Mile
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Sun 20th Aug 2023
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Southampton, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Mayflower Park, Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2AQ, UK
Start times
Sun 20th Aug 2023
Ultra Marathon:
7:20am | Marathon:
7:30am | 15 Mile:
7:50am Event summary
Here are the distances available for The Big Pilgrimage
15 Mile
15mi
130m+
£38
Marathon
26.2mi
404m+
£48
Ultra Marathon
54km
404m+
£58
Route information
The Big Pilgrimage follows a newly discovered Pilgrim Trail called 'The Old Way'. The point to point trail takes you from Southampton to Canterbury and was recently discovered on Britain's oldest road map, the Gough Map c.1360.
The run starts from Mayflower Park in Southampton, where the Pilgrim Fathers departed to America from the Mayflower. Runners will enjoy stunning countryside and coastal trails throughout.
The Solent Way will take runners across the Itchen Bridge, before following the shoreline to Hamble, where you will take a specially scheduled ferry across to Warash. The beautiful and varied trails will then head through Hill Head Harbour and Titchfield. The 15 mile race will finish at the oldest Church in Hampshire, St Peter's Church in Titchfield.
As the Marathon runners continue on through Wickham, Portsdown Hill will provide a challenge but they will be rewarded with stunning views out onto the English Channel. The Marathon finishes at the historic Fort Nelson atop Portsdown Hill.
Runners will collect stickers at famous pilgrimage landmarks on the route, such as Netley Castle and Titchfield Abbey. These stickers will create a collectable race number to remember.
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What's included
🏅 Bespoke finishers medal 🌳 Trail running along the lovely Solent Coastline 👀 Incredible views and scenery ⬆️ Fully marked courses 🥨 Yummy well stocked aid stations 😃 Friendly, enthusiastic volunteers 👏🏼 Energetic and fun atmosphere 📸 On course photographers
How to get there
Mayflower Park, Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2AQ, UK
Get full directionsTransport to the start line
Bus transport is available for both races. Parking will be available near the finish of your race, and then a bus will take you to the start. This bus service costs an additional fee of £10. Please select this option as an add on at checkout.
Parking
Parking for the 15 mile racers will be at The Great Barn, Mill Lane, Titchfield, PO15 5RB. Parking for marathon and ultra runners is at the Fort Nelson, PO17 6AN.
By Car
The start location is Mayflower Park, and both finish points at Fort Nelson and The Great Barn can be accessed from the M27.
Event day logistics
07:20 Ultra starts
07:30 Marathon starts
07:50 15 Mile starts
Please arrive with plenty of time to park, register and appropriately warm up.
Age Restrictions
You must be at least 18 years old to take part in the Marathon and Ultra, and at least 17 to take part in the 15 Mile.
Trees not Tees
At the checkout you can decide to either receive a finisher's medal or plant a tree. If you would like to plant a tree and also receive a medal, then select the appropriate option from the dropdown menu at checkout. There is an additional cost of £5 for both the medal and the plant a tree option.
FAQs
Is there race transport for The Big Pilgrimage?
Bus transport is available for both races. Parking will be available near the finish of your race, and then a bus will take you to the start. You can select this option when booking. Exact locations are listed in the travel section.
Will there be a bag drop at The Big Pilgrimage?
Yes, there will be a bag drop at the start, and your bags will be transferred to your race finish point.
What are the age restrictions for the The Big Pilgrimage?
You must be at least 18 years old to take part in the Marathon and Ultra, and at least 17 to take part in the 15 Mile.
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