Hampshire &amp; Isle of Wight

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Who&#8217;s in need of an endorphin hit? Christmas couch to 5k (ahem, yes) or raring for the next competitive fitness fixture, there’s plenty of options for all abilities in these 2025 runs, triathlons and sponsored walks in and around Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Time to commit to fit. Let’s do this, people!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-abp-southampton-marathon-southampton"><a href="https://www.southamptonmarathon.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The ABP Southampton Marathon</a>, Southampton</h2>



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When: 6 April 2025



££: £17.50 – £65



What to expect: Starting and finishing at the Guildhall Square, the two-lap Southampton Marathon racecourse weaves its way in and around the city taking in the Itchen Bridge, St Mary’s ‘Saints’ Football Stadium, the riverside and Southampton Common. If you don’t fancy the full marathon, there’s a half marathon and 10k and 5k challenges.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-winchester-triathlon-winchester"><a href="https://www.trytri.co.uk/winchester-triathlon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Winchester Triathlon</a>, Winchester</h2>



When: 5 May 2025



££:&nbsp;£30 &#8211; £55



What to expect: Spring into the 2025 triathlon scene with this Winchester event at Kings School: a 400m swim, 22km bike and 5km cross-country run over hilly terrain in the ancient capital. For newbies there’s a Novice Triathlon with a less gruelling 200m swim; 11km Bike and 2.5km Run, and a children&#8217;s triathlon for kids aged 8 &#8211; 15.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-oakhaven-walk-hampshire-and-dorset-coast"><a href="https://www.oakhavenhospice.co.uk/oakhaven-walk/">The Oakhaven Walk</a>, Hampshire and Dorset coast</h2>



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When: 17 May 2025



££: £15 &#8211; £20



What to expect:&nbsp;Soak up the view and the sea air on this fundraising spring walk to Lymington&#8217;s Oakhaven Hospice along beautiful seafront coastal paths. Take the 8 mile-stretch&nbsp;from Barton-on-Sea, 14&nbsp;miles&nbsp;from Mudeford or&nbsp;26 miles&nbsp;from Sandbanks and earn your medal and fizz at the finish line.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-isle-of-wight-festival-of-running-nbsp-various-locations-around-west-wight"><a href="http://www.isleofwightfestivalofrunning.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Isle of Wight Festival of Running,</a>&nbsp;various locations around West Wight</h2>



When: 1 &#8211; 8 June 2025



££: £20-£35



What to expect: Five circular cross-country routes with gorgeous coastal views to distract when you start to feel the burn. The Headline event is the Needles Half Marathon, but there’s also the Tapnell 10k, the Freshwater 5k and two junior fun runs.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-serpent-trail-race-surrey-sussex-and-east-hampshire"><a href="http://www.serpenttrailrace.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Serpent Trail Race</a>, Surrey, Sussex and East Hampshire</h2>



When: 5 July 2025



££: £32 – £140



What to expect: Go big, bigger or biggest on the Serpent Trail, from 10k up to 100k, the entire length of this stunning long distance route in the <a href="https://www.southdowns.gov.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">South Downs National Park</a>. Running from Haslemere in West Sussex through Surrey and over the border to Petersfield, Hampshire, there’s miles of woodland, ridges and heathland to enjoy along the way. If the whopping 50k, 75k or 100k events sound too epic, sign-up for the 10k tail-end of the Serpent for less of a sting.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-andover-trail-marathon-andover"><a href="https://www.and-overtrailevents.com/andover-on-trails" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Andover Trail Marathon</a>, Andover</h2>



When: 6 September 2025



££:&nbsp;£35 &#8211; £45



What to expect: One for seasoned runners, this North Hampshire run is a challenging 26.2 miles, taking in steep climbs up to 280m for panoramic views and equally-scenic descents through meadows and valleys.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-isle-of-wight-marathon"><a href="https://www.rydeharriers.co.uk/isle-of-wight-marathon-race" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Isle of Wight Marathon</a></h2>



When: 5 October 2025



££: £25-£28



What to expect? A historic, undulating route taking in Cowes, Gurnard, Shalfleet and Yarmouth, The Isle of Wight Marathon been going strong since 1957 and lays claim to being one of the first and the longest running marathon events in the UK. Expect sea views, rolling hills and a good dose of Island charm.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-basingstoke-half-marathon-amp-10k-run"><a href="https://www.destinationbasingstoke.co.uk/half-marathon/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Basingstoke Half Marathon</a> &amp; 10k Run</h2>



When: 6 October 2025



££:&nbsp;£21.60 &#8211; £28.50



What to expect:&nbsp;Starting in town, the Basingstoke Half Marathon event heads out onto closed minor roads, taking in hills near Cliddesden and Farleigh Wallop, beautiful countryside and villages. In 2023, organisers changed the 10k route to make it easier for runners to clock up faster times and added two free to enter family-friendly races for children – one aged five-10 and the other 11-15.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bournemouth-half-marathon-dorset"><a href="https://www.runbournemouth.com/halfmarathon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bournemouth Half Marathon</a>, Dorset</h2>



When: 11 &#8211; 12 October 2025



££: £15 &#8211; £45



What to expect: Just over the border in Dorset, breathe (or gulp) in plenty of sea air on the Bournemouth Half. It heads out from Hengistbury Head and winds along clifftops, seafront and promenades, ending up at Bournemouth Pier. A bonus, finishers get official bragging-rights merchandise including a t-shirt and shiny medal. There&#8217;s a Junior 2K for 9 &#8211; 12 year-olds. Littlies aged 3-6 can also run in this one: the Kids’ Kilometre takes in the iconic Bournemouth Pier. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-great-south-run-southsea-portsmouth"><a href="http://www.greatrun.org/great-south-run" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Great South Run</a>, Southsea, Portsmouth</h2>



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When: 20 October 2025



££: £20 &#8211; £50



What to expect:&nbsp;Ahoy! Pound the road on this famous city 5k or 10-miler along the Southsea seafront and into the dockyard, with a medal and t-shirt for crossing the finish line. There&#8217;s also Junior (2.5km) and Mini (1.2km) events for kids aged 9-15 and 3-8. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-portsmouth-coastal-marathon"><a href="https://www.fitprorob.biz/event/pcwmevent2025/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portsmouth Coastal Marathon</a></h2>



When: 21 December 2025



££: £33-43



What to expect: Cap off your year with a flat, seaside marathon, half marathon or 50k Ultra event. With holiday cheer and coastal views, this locally run, multi-terrain race is the perfect way to run off the Christmas treats.

Commit to fit – local races and walks to train for now

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