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Southampton Marathon

An epic course that takes you through famous dock yards, along the coast and through St Mary's Stadium.

Event details

Quick links to: Southampton Marathon at a glance | What you’ll get | Frequently asked questions | Why join our team?

When: Sunday 6th April 2025
Activity type: Runs, South East
Brighton Half marathon event runner

At a glance

Join 8000 fellow runners for this fantastic first-timer-marathon starting in Southampton's city centre. The course is mostly flat making it a great event to smash your own PB!

💰 Entry fee: £50
💛 No minimum sponsorship - raise as much as you can
🏟️ Unique and fun route - two laps of the city and even through the St Mary's Football Stadium!

An image of lots of legs in a running race

What you'll get

From us:
- unique Chestnut Tree House running vest when you raise over £50
- support from an experienced fundraising team who can help you reach your goal!

From the event provider:
- finisher's medal
- chip timing
- first aid and water on the route

Frequently asked questions

£25 | Your registration fee

which is paid to ensure your place in this fantastic event

No minimum sponsorship

your amazing donations make up the majority of our income, so we really couldn’t continue to provide loving children’s hospice care without you. Find out what your donation could be used for and how you’re making a real impact.

For every £1 you raise an amazing 68p of it goes directly to the essential support and care we provide for local children. 

Thank you for choosing us to donate your sponsorship to – we appreciate every penny.

Next steps:

  1. Get in touch with us and let us know you’re taking part.
  2. We’ll be in touch with your own bespoke events pack, including fundraising hints and tips and sponsorship form.
  3. Once you’ve raised your sponsorship money and completed your event head over to our GoDonate page to donate the money directly to us.

The inspiring route through the city and around the docks is buzzing with supporters cheering you on. You’ll also get amazing views over the river Itchen of the Solent and New Forest, which are sure to keep you motivated as you go.

The start of the route is at the iconic Southampton Guildhall, only a 10 minute walk away from Southampton Central train station. There’s lots of parking available in the city centre too.

You can find full details about the race day on the Southampton Marathon website.

Get in touch if you have any questions about fundraising, our events team is more than happy to help in anyway they can!

How your fundraising makes a difference

£54

could pay for a session with a family counsellor, offering emotional support for siblings, parents, and other family members

£119

could pay for a home visit to a child at the end of their life, ensuring they are comfortable and cared for

£184

could give a group of teenagers a rare night out to an accessible cinema, comedy club, or bar accompanied by our Activities Team

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