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Running · Marathons
ABP Southampton Marathon 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 11 April 2027
- Location
- Southampton, Hampshire, UK, UK
- Distance
- 26.2 mi / 42.2 km
ABP Southampton Marathon: 11 April 2027, from Dock Gate 8, City Cruise Terminal, Southampton. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
ABP Southampton Marathon Race Timeline
213 days to go
More than 84 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before marathon-specific training ramps up.
ABP Southampton Marathon 2027: quick answers
When is ABP Southampton Marathon 2027?
ABP Southampton Marathon 2027 takes place on Sunday, 11 April 2027.
Where does ABP Southampton Marathon start?
ABP Southampton Marathon starts at Dock Gate 8, City Cruise Terminal, Southampton. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is ABP Southampton Marathon?
ABP Southampton Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 11 April 2027
- Distance
- 26.2 miles / 42.2km
- Location
- Southampton, Hampshire, UK, UK
- Start Point
- Dock Gate 8, City Cruise Terminal, Southampton
- Surface
- Road
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, 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
Not published for this event — check the official race website.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through ReesLeisure (ABP Southampton Marathon Festival).
ABP Southampton 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 Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Dock Gate 8, City Cruise Terminal, Southampton. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is ABP Southampton Marathon flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road.
ABP Southampton 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 Marathon starts and finishes
ABP Southampton Marathon starts at Dock Gate 8, City Cruise Terminal, Southampton. 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.
Full ABP Southampton Marathon Route Breakdown
Part of the ABP Southampton Marathon Festival (Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Mile all on one day); over 10,000 runners expected, entries for the confirmed 11 April 2027 edition open on the organiser's own site.
ABP Southampton Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
ABP Southampton Marathon Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
9:10
Average pace / km
5:42
ABP Southampton Marathon Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | 30K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 6:52 | 4:16 | 21:21 | 42:41 | 1:30:04 | 2:08:04 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 7:27 | 4:37 | 23:07 | 46:15 | 1:37:34 | 2:18:44 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 8:01 | 4:59 | 24:54 | 49:48 | 1:45:05 | 2:29:25 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 8:35 | 5:20 | 26:41 | 53:22 | 1:52:35 | 2:40:05 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 9:10 | 5:42 | 28:28 | 56:55 | 2:00:05 | 2:50:46 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 9:44 | 6:03 | 30:14 | 1:00:29 | 2:07:35 | 3:01:26 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 10:18 | 6:24 | 32:01 | 1:04:02 | 2:15:06 | 3:12:06 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 10:53 | 6:46 | 33:48 | 1:07:36 | 2:22:36 | 3:22:47 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 11:27 | 7:07 | 35:34 | 1:11:09 | 2:30:06 | 3:33:27 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 12:36 | 7:50 | 39:08 | 1:18:16 | 2:45:07 | 3:54:48 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 13:44 | 8:32 | 42:41 | 1:25:23 | 3:00:08 | 4:16:08 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 14:53 | 9:15 | 46:15 | 1:32:30 | 3:15:08 | 4:37:29 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 16:02 | 9:58 | 49:48 | 1:39:37 | 3:30:09 | 4:58:50 | 7:00:00 |
ABP Southampton Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your ABP Southampton Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated ABP Southampton Marathon finish
3:59:36
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.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
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Start Your Verus JourneyABP Southampton 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
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Dock Gate 8, City Cruise Terminal, Southampton
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for ABP Southampton Marathon
16-20 weeks is the target window for first-time marathoners; 12-16 weeks is solid if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Arrive with your longest run behind you in training, not on race day itself.
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 2-3 weeks 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.
Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
ABP Southampton Marathon Charity Places 2027
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
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!
Running ABP Southampton Marathon for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other ABP Southampton Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusABP Southampton 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 Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.