Southampton’s half marathon is on the festival’s revised April date. The 2027 course is still being prepared, so the previous route is background rather than a confirmed race plan.
01 Know what you are taking on
What is the race like?
Official maps & course details
- 2027 course
- The distance page says the route is still to be confirmed. The linked 2026 route is not the final 2027 map.
Use the organiser’s map for the full route and your allocated start.
02 Choose your approach
Find your race strategy.
Choose your goal. These are our pacing suggestions, based on the published course, rather than organiser instructions.
My first finish
Keep the first section controlled while the field settles.
Use the final 2027 map to decide where you will drink and where supporters can stand.
If the course or weather is tougher than expected, protect a manageable effort.
A PB or time goal
Set a target range before the route is released.
Add terrain-specific split allowances when the 2027 map is available.
Use official distance markers and avoid trying to recover every lost second at once.
03 Know what is on the course
Drinks, fuel & toilets.
Station positions and products are not yet confirmed in the available information for this edition. Use the organiser’s final runner guide before deciding what you can collect on the course.
Toilet locations: a confirmed location list is not available here. Check the official course or runner map before race day; a drinks table does not automatically mean there is a toilet beside it.
Turn the station list into your plan
Mark the stops you expect to use and the fuel you will carry. If you use a gel that needs water, pair it with a published water point. Practise the products and cup or bottle format before race day; you do not have to try every item offered.
04 Before the start
Your race morning.
Times are local to the event. Work back from your own wave, allowing for the walk, toilets and bag drop.
Before your wave
Arrival allowance
The organiser recommends being on site at least 90 minutes before the start, with extra journey time for road closures.
The start
Start time
The organiser’s FAQ lists 09:00 for the marathon, half marathon and 10K on 11 April 2027.
Your allocated wave, event emails and final runner instructions take priority. Read the guide for your distance before travelling.
05 Make the day work together
Supporters & getting around.
Plan your support
Wait for the new route’s viewing and crossing points before fixing a supporter itinerary. Agree a separate meeting point after the finish and leave room for road-closure delays.
The places below are viewing ideas from the linked route or spectator guide. Use your edition’s access map for barriers, permitted crossings and any crew restrictions.
2027 event information
Official spectator or route informationMake the cheer easy to find
Agree a named point, the side of the road and your likely arrival window. Share your bib number for official tracking. Pick a separate reunion beyond the finish exit and a backup if the phone signal is poor.
06 Before you book
Entry, fees & time limits.
The organiser’s 2027 announcement says entries are open. Select the half marathon on the linked registration page for the current fee and availability.
Check official entry optionsWhat you need to enter
Check the organiser’s current age, eligibility and documentation rules before booking. These requirements have not yet been confirmed for this edition.
Read the entry rulesStay in the loop
Email me event updates.
Spend more time training and less time checking. Get the key updates for your race, straight to your inbox.
07 Make your training relevant
Practise for this course.
One thing to rehearse
Use the final 2027 map to decide where you will drink and where supporters can stand.
08 Put your plan together
Useful before race day.
Plan your pre-run fuel
Explore meals and snacks around the time you have before running.
Explore the fuel plannerMake race fuel feel familiar
Understand how to practise taking carbohydrate during longer runs.
Read the guideUnderstand your everyday fuel
Learn how carbohydrate supports your running and recovery.
Read the guideA plan that fits your life.
Running, strength or both, with feedback and adjustments as your training develops.
Official race information
Use the organiser’s information for current entry terms, the published route and your final runner instructions. Course resources show their edition where it is known. Pacing and training suggestions are The Runner’s Journal’s guidance and should fit your experience, health and conditions.