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Running · Half Marathons
Gosport Half Marathon 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 15 November 2026
- Location
- Gosport, Hampshire, UK
- Distance
- 13.1 mi / 21.1 km
Gosport Half Marathon: 15 November 2026. Gosport Half Marathon: date, entry, the flat two-lap Solent-view course, a pace calculator.
Gosport Half Marathon Race Timeline
66 days to go
More than 56 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before half-marathon-specific training ramps up.
Gosport Half Marathon 2026: quick answers
When is Gosport Half Marathon 2026?
Gosport Half Marathon 2026 takes place on Sunday, 15 November 2026, starting at 10:00am.
What time does Gosport Half Marathon start?
Gosport Half Marathon starts at 10:00am from Browndown Road, Gosport, Hampshire.
Where does Gosport Half Marathon start and finish?
Gosport Half Marathon starts at Browndown Road, Gosport, Hampshire and finishes at Browndown Road, Gosport, Hampshire (finish around 140m from the start).
How many miles is Gosport Half Marathon?
Gosport Half Marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1km).
How much does Gosport Half Marathon cost to enter?
Entry price was not published on the official pages checked — the race is capped at 2,000 entrants and has sold out previously. Booked via Eventrac.
How can I track a runner at Gosport Half Marathon?
No dedicated live-tracking app confirmed for this event.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 15 November 2026
- Distance
- 13.1 miles / 21.1km
- Location
- Gosport, Hampshire, UK
- Start Point
- Browndown Road, Gosport, Hampshire
- Finish Point
- Browndown Road, Gosport, Hampshire (finish around 140m from the start)
- Start time
- 10:00am
- Surface
- Road — two-lap course on local streets, not fully closed
- Age requirement
- 17 or over on race day (separate junior races for under-17s).
- Tracking app
- No dedicated live-tracking app confirmed for this event.
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: cut-off time. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Entry price was not published on the official pages checked — the race is capped at 2,000 entrants and has sold out previously. Booked via Eventrac.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct via Eventrac, though the field is capped at 2,000 and has sold out before.
Gosport 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.
Gosport Half Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Browndown Road, Gosport, Hampshire and finishing at Browndown Road, Gosport, Hampshire (finish around 140m from the start). Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Gosport Half Marathon flat?
Yes — described by the organizer as flat and fast.
Gosport Half Marathon Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Browndown Road, Gosport, Hampshire
Start line.
Where Gosport Half Marathon starts and finishes
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 Gosport Half Marathon Route Breakdown
A flat, fast, two-lap anti-clockwise course starting and finishing on Browndown Road, including a stretch along the Lee-on-the-Solent promenade with views across to the Isle of Wight.
Gosport Half Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
Gosport 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
Gosport 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 |
Gosport Half Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Gosport Half Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Gosport 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.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
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Start Your Verus JourneyGosport 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
- Weather-appropriate kit for a mid-November race, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan to reach the main car park on Browndown Road (opens 08:00, limited capacity) or overflow parking at Stokes Bay
- A meeting point agreed with family/friends near the start/finish for after the race
Training Strategy for Gosport 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 Browndown Road, Gosport, Hampshire 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 — not one huge pasta dinner the night before — is the tried-and-tested approach to topping up glycogen stores for a half marathon.
Eat 2-3 hours before the start — carbohydrate-focused, and nothing you haven't already tried in training.
On-course water/gel station details were not published at the time of writing — carry your own fuel if you have specific needs.
Within an hour of crossing the line, carbohydrate and protein together are what actually help you recover.
Gosport Half Marathon Charity Places 2026
The event raises funds for local charities — no single named partner or discounted charity-place scheme was found published.
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 Gosport Half Marathon for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Gosport Half Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusWhere to Stay for Gosport Half Marathon
Gosport / Lee-on-the-Solent
Closest to the start/finish and the promenade section.
A smaller coastal town, so hotel choice is limited.
Portsmouth
A short ferry or drive away, with a much wider choice of hotels.
Requires a harbour crossing or drive on race morning.
Travel & Logistics
Exact rail guidance was not confirmed in sources checked — Gosport itself has limited direct rail (nearest mainline stations are across the harbour in Portsmouth/Fareham).
Main car park on Browndown Road (PO13 9BE), opening 08:00 with limited capacity; overflow parking at Stokes Bay council car parks. No parking at Monks Hill.
Local roads rather than a fully closed circuit — exact details not published at the time of writing.
Spectator & Cheer Guide
The Lee-on-the-Solent promenade section gives scenic, easy viewing with Isle of Wight views across the water.
The two-lap course means spectators can see runners pass more than once from a single well-chosen spot.
No dedicated live-tracking app confirmed for this event.
Gosport 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 Gosport Half Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.