ABP Southampton Marathon 2026 with Mountbatten Hampshire

Register your interest to run the ABP Southampton Marathon 2027

The ABP Southampton Marathon is one of the South Coast’s biggest running events and in 2026 we want you to run it for your local hospice, Mountbatten Hampshire. 

Dust off your trainers and double-knot your laces, the ABP Southampton Marathon is back! 

Register your interest in a charity place today and raise vital funds for your local hospice, Mountbatten Hampshire.  

About the ABP Southampton Marathon 2026

Taking place in Southampton, the annual event boasts amazing views of iconic landmarks (including St Mary's Stadium —  home of Southampton FC, and the Itchen Bridge) as well as vibrant city streets and scenic waterfronts.  

2026's Southampton Marathon kicks off with an exciting new start line — by Dock Gate 8 — and all races (except the fun run!) start together, at 9am. 

Feel the buzz, as thousands of runners warm up and the city comes alive. 

CLICK HERE TO register your interest to run 2026's Southampton Marathon in support of Mountbatten Hampshire 

3 May 2026 | Dock Gate 8, Southampton 

Southampton Guildhall Square is the finish line, where the celebrations begin: 

• 12.30pm: Awards ceremony starts.

• Live music and entertainment, to keep the energy high.

• Race village — Mountbatten Hampshire will be there. Make sure you stop by for a chat and a photo!

• 5pm: Marathon after party starts. Celebrate your achievement! 

How to join Team Mountbatten and run the 2026 Southampton Marathon

What you'll get as part of
Team Mountbatten

• A guaranteed charity place
• Mountbatten-branded running vest
• Fundraising ideas and support from our fundraising team
• Cheer squad
• Pop badge, to attach to your medal

There are four distances, which means there is something to suit you

Whatever challenge you choose, your efforts will help raise vital funds for people facing death, dying and bereavement, across large parts of Hampshire.