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Running · Half Marathons
ABP Southampton Half Marathon 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 11 April 2027
- Location
- Southampton, Hampshire, UK
- Distance
- 13.1 mi / 21.1 km
ABP Southampton Half Marathon: 11 April 2027. Entry, the Itchen Bridge climb and city-centre course, a pace calculator.
ABP Southampton Half Marathon Race Timeline
213 days to go
More than 56 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before half-marathon-specific training ramps up.
ABP Southampton Half Marathon 2027: quick answers
When is ABP Southampton Half Marathon 2027?
ABP Southampton Half Marathon 2027 takes place on Sunday, 11 April 2027.
What time does ABP Southampton Half Marathon start?
The official 2027 start time hasn't been published yet. For 2027 — all distances started together at 09:00 in 2026.
Where does ABP Southampton Half Marathon start and finish?
ABP Southampton Half Marathon starts at Dock Gate 8, City Cruise Terminal, Southampton and finishes at Guildhall Square, Southampton city centre.
How many miles is ABP Southampton Half Marathon?
ABP Southampton Half Marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1km).
How much does ABP Southampton Half Marathon cost to enter?
General entry pricing for 2027 was not published at the time of writing — check the official site. Charity places are offered by partner charities with a fundraising commitment.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 11 April 2027
- Distance
- 13.1 miles / 21.1km
- Location
- Southampton, Hampshire, UK
- Start Point
- Dock Gate 8, City Cruise Terminal, Southampton
- Finish Point
- Guildhall Square, Southampton city centre
- Surface
- Closed road
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
General entry pricing for 2027 was not published at the time of writing — check the official site. Charity places are offered by partner charities with a fundraising commitment.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through the official event site.
ABP Southampton Half Marathon Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
ABP Southampton Half Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Dock Gate 8, City Cruise Terminal, Southampton and finishing at Guildhall Square, Southampton city centre. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is ABP Southampton Half Marathon flat?
Mostly, but not entirely. The course is flat for the majority of its distance, with one genuine climb over the Itchen Bridge. No official total elevation figure is published, so Verus does not state one.
ABP Southampton Half Marathon Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Dock Gate 8, City Cruise Terminal, Southampton
Start line.
Where ABP Southampton Half Marathon starts and finishes
ABP Southampton Half Marathon starts at Dock Gate 8, City Cruise Terminal, Southampton and finishes at Guildhall Square, Southampton city centre. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on. The official course map is the one to use: view it on the organiser's site .
Full ABP Southampton Half Marathon Route Breakdown
A largely flat closed-road course through Southampton, with one significant climb over the Itchen Bridge and its wide views across Southampton Water. The route takes in Southampton Common, Riverside Park and a run through St Mary's Stadium, home of Southampton FC, before finishing in Guildhall Square.
ABP Southampton Half Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
ABP Southampton Half Marathon Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
18:19
Average pace / km
11:23
ABP Southampton Half Marathon Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 13:44 | 8:32 | 42:41 | 1:25:23 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 14:53 | 9:15 | 46:15 | 1:32:30 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 16:02 | 9:58 | 49:48 | 1:39:37 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 17:11 | 10:40 | 53:22 | 1:46:43 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 18:19 | 11:23 | 56:55 | 1:53:50 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 19:28 | 12:06 | 1:00:29 | 2:00:57 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 20:37 | 12:48 | 1:04:02 | 2:08:04 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 21:45 | 13:31 | 1:07:36 | 2:15:11 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 22:54 | 14:14 | 1:11:09 | 2:22:18 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 25:11 | 15:39 | 1:18:16 | 2:36:32 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 27:29 | 17:05 | 1:25:23 | 2:50:46 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 29:46 | 18:30 | 1:32:30 | 3:04:59 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 32:04 | 19:55 | 1:39:37 | 3:19:13 | 7:00:00 |
ABP Southampton Half Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your ABP Southampton Half Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated ABP Southampton Half Marathon finish
1:54:55
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
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Start Your Verus JourneyABP Southampton Half Marathon Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Kit for a coastal city in April — the Itchen Bridge is exposed to wind off Southampton Water
- A plan for reaching Dock Gate 8, City Cruise Terminal, on race morning
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends at Guildhall Square for after the race
Training Strategy for ABP Southampton Half Marathon
10-14 weeks is a solid window for a first half marathon; 8-10 weeks is enough if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Build your long run up gradually rather than jumping straight to race distance.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Reduce overall mileage across the final 7-10 days while preserving short race-pace bursts. Arrive at Dock Gate 8, City Cruise Terminal, Southampton fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
Half Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A modest increase in carbohydrate intake over the 2-3 days before the race is the reliable approach for a half marathon.
Eat a carb-focused breakfast 2-3 hours before your start, and stick to something you've already tested in training.
Most runners take on water at the on-course stations; some use a gel around the hour mark. Save something for the Itchen Bridge rather than arriving at it empty.
Recovery starts with what you eat in that first hour — a mix of carbohydrate and protein is what the evidence supports.
ABP Southampton Half Marathon Charity Places 2027
Partner charities offer places in exchange for a fundraising commitment. Solent Mind listed a £250 fundraising target for a half marathon place; charities revise these, so confirm directly.
| Charity Partner | Entry Fee | Minimum Target |
|---|---|---|
| Solent Mind | Charity place | £250 |
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
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Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other ABP Southampton Half Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusWhere to Stay for ABP Southampton Half Marathon
Southampton city centre
Walking distance to the Guildhall Square finish and to Southampton Central station.
Race-morning travel to the Dock Gate 8 start is still needed, though it is a short one.
Ocean Village and the waterfront
Closest to the City Cruise Terminal start, with a waterfront setting.
Fewer budget options, and a longer walk back from the finish.
Travel & Logistics
Southampton Central railway station is the main hub, walkable to Guildhall Square and a short journey from the City Cruise Terminal start.
Extensive closed-road course across the city and the Itchen Bridge; exact closure times are published closer to race day.
Spectator & Cheer Guide
Guildhall Square for the finish, Southampton Common for a quieter stretch, and St Mary's Stadium for the most distinctive point on the course.
The city centre is compact enough to move between the finish and one or two other points on foot.
ABP Southampton Half Marathon Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official ABP Southampton Half Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.