Taking place on August 31, 2025, the Southampton Running Festival invites participants of all ages to enjoy a day of running in the heart of Southampton. The festival offers a variety of race options, including a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and junior races, all starting and finishing at Southampton Common. Runners will traverse scenic routes featuring woodlands, grasslands, ponds, wetlands, lakes, and parkland, providing a picturesque backdrop for both seasoned and novice runners. The event is organized by RunThrough UK, known for hosting well-organized and community-focused races.
Races
Half Marathon
10km
5km
The Southampton Running Festival Half Marathon, organized by RunThrough Events, returns to Southampton Common on August 31, 2025. Featuring a 168-meter elevation gain, this 13.1-mile race showcases the scenic beauty of the Common’s woodlands and grasslands.
The Southampton Running Festival 10K, taking place on August 31, 2025, offers participants a fast and scenic 6.2-mile race. Organized by RunThrough Events, the course features an 84-meter elevation gain, making it suitable for runners of all skill levels.
The Southampton Running Festival 5K, held on August 31, 2025, is perfect for runners and walkers of all abilities. This 3.1-mile race, organized by RunThrough Events, features a 56-meter elevation gain and highlights the scenic landscapes of Southampton Common.
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FAQs
What is the Southampton Running Festival?
How long is the Southampton Running Festival?
Where does the Southampton Running Festival take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Southampton Running Festival?
How can I prepare for the Southampton Running Festival?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Southampton Running Festival?
The Southampton Running Festival Half Marathon, organized by RunThrough Events, returns to Southampton Common on August 31, 2025. Featuring a 168-meter elevation gain, this 13.1-mile race showcases the scenic beauty of the Common’s woodlands and grasslands.
The Southampton Running Festival is 21km long.
The Southampton Running Festival takes place in Southampton, UK.
The Southampton Running Festival elevation gain is 168 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Southampton Running Festival?
The Southampton Running Festival Half Marathon, organized by RunThrough Events, returns to Southampton Common on August 31, 2025. Featuring a 168-meter elevation gain, this 13.1-mile race showcases the scenic beauty of the Common’s woodlands and grasslands.
How long is the Southampton Running Festival?
The Southampton Running Festival is 21km long.
Where does the Southampton Running Festival take place?
The Southampton Running Festival takes place in Southampton, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Southampton Running Festival?
The Southampton Running Festival elevation gain is 168 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
How can I prepare for the Southampton Running Festival?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Southampton Running Festival?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Southampton Running Festival?
How long is the Southampton Running Festival?
Where does the Southampton Running Festival take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Southampton Running Festival?
How can I prepare for the Southampton Running Festival?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Southampton Running Festival?
The Southampton Running Festival 10K, taking place on August 31, 2025, offers participants a fast and scenic 6.2-mile race. Organized by RunThrough Events, the course features an 84-meter elevation gain, making it suitable for runners of all skill levels.
The Southampton Running Festival is 10km long.
The Southampton Running Festival takes place in Southampton, UK.
The Southampton Running Festival elevation gain is 84 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Southampton Running Festival?
The Southampton Running Festival 10K, taking place on August 31, 2025, offers participants a fast and scenic 6.2-mile race. Organized by RunThrough Events, the course features an 84-meter elevation gain, making it suitable for runners of all skill levels.
How long is the Southampton Running Festival?
The Southampton Running Festival is 10km long.
Where does the Southampton Running Festival take place?
The Southampton Running Festival takes place in Southampton, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Southampton Running Festival?
The Southampton Running Festival elevation gain is 84 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
How can I prepare for the Southampton Running Festival?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Southampton Running Festival?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Southampton Running Festival?
How long is the Southampton Running Festival?
Where does the Southampton Running Festival take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Southampton Running Festival?
How can I prepare for the Southampton Running Festival?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Southampton Running Festival?
The Southampton Running Festival 5K, held on August 31, 2025, is perfect for runners and walkers of all abilities. This 3.1-mile race, organized by RunThrough Events, features a 56-meter elevation gain and highlights the scenic landscapes of Southampton Common.
The Southampton Running Festival is 5km long.
The Southampton Running Festival takes place in Southampton, UK.
The Southampton Running Festival elevation gain is 56 metres, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Southampton Running Festival?
The Southampton Running Festival 5K, held on August 31, 2025, is perfect for runners and walkers of all abilities. This 3.1-mile race, organized by RunThrough Events, features a 56-meter elevation gain and highlights the scenic landscapes of Southampton Common.
How long is the Southampton Running Festival?
The Southampton Running Festival is 5km long.
Where does the Southampton Running Festival take place?
The Southampton Running Festival takes place in Southampton, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Southampton Running Festival?
The Southampton Running Festival elevation gain is 56 metres, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
How can I prepare for the Southampton Running Festival?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Southampton Running Festival?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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