ABP Southampton Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and Mile Fun Run
http://www.abpsouthamptonhalf.co.uk
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876
Reviews
Reviews
876
Recommend
9 / 10
TrustScore
8.89 / 10
James Saunders
Verified Buyer
Who's decision was it to put the itchen bridge at the end?! Well organised race and great support! Well done all
Hannah Newman
Verified Buyer
I traveled from Tamworth in the midlands to complete the half marathon with my friend. I thought it was very well organised, we were kept well informed with emails before hand. Everything was clear on the day, the run was good, not a fast route but for me that wasn't an issue and I enjoyed all the views. The medal and t shirt were of good quality and I enjoyed my **** after the run! I would recommend!!
Austin Godding
Verified Buyer
I found this reverse course far less enjoyable than when we tackled the bridge first and took on the long climb of Burgess road
Hannah Phillips
Verified Buyer
One of the most challenging and best experience of my life!
Virginie Frezel
Verified Buyer
This is my second run in Southampton and the reason I returned was because I absolutely loved the route especially the beautiful park a d the level of professionalism the race is dealt with. The staff are friendly, there is a great atmosphere. The merchandise ie tee shirt and medals are awesome. I love getting a banana and goodie bag at the end. My only wish was that there were more bit s throughout the course as I refuse to throw anything in the floor and that the bottles of water were sports caps to allow drinking and running. I thank you for ankther great evenf...
Rose-Marie Mackay
Verified Buyer
I did the half marathon, it was a lovely route. I felt the runners were not adequately supported, there were not enough water stations, fuel stations or toilets around the route. I have done a couple of marathons and would never do the Southampton one based on these things. I felt unsupported as a half marathon runner. The best organised marathon I have taken part in was the Manchester Marathon, they had water, gels, food and toilets every 3 miles. I would also have been disappointed with the medal for the marathon, running this distance take a lot of commitment and should be rewarded with something a bit special.
Martin Larbey
Verified Buyer
I ran the half marathon in Southampton in April 2017. An amazing atmosphere from the moment I arrived. Southampton has a lot of open green space which made space for warm up very easy to find. The day was brilliantly organised and the races set off right on time. The route took me through all the best parts of my home town and the support of the crowd was wonderful. There were bands and cheerleaders lining the route which helped spur everyone on.
At the end we were greeted with a non-alcoholic **** and all the bananas and snacks you could want.
Was of the most amazing days and experiences I've been a part of. Loved every minute of it.
At the end we were greeted with a non-alcoholic **** and all the bananas and snacks you could want.
Was of the most amazing days and experiences I've been a part of. Loved every minute of it.
Graham Emery
Verified Buyer
I really enjoyed the marathon, I thought the two lap route was good and gave great support. A couple of niggles;
Sign posting to the start needs to be race specific - i.e. Marathon Start
Running through the football stadium - the stadium should let people in to cheer you on, having run Reading half and finished in their stadium the atmosphere was amazing.
But they are my only criticisms
Thanks for a great race.
Sign posting to the start needs to be race specific - i.e. Marathon Start
Running through the football stadium - the stadium should let people in to cheer you on, having run Reading half and finished in their stadium the atmosphere was amazing.
But they are my only criticisms
Thanks for a great race.
Louise Dawes
Verified Buyer
Brilliant race well organised, good facilities, excellent support, would definitely do this half marathon again.
Vickie O'Leary
Verified Buyer
What an excellent race. The start was well organised, no queues and only a 10 minute wait for the toilet. The support around the course was brilliant, Marshall's did an excellent job and were very encouraging. Loads to do for my supporters so they didn't get bored. Overall an excellent race.
Kinga Skrucha-Mclauchlan
Verified Buyer
Incredible experience,excellent organisation, thank you so much for a wonderful day.
Frank Shotter
Verified Buyer
I didn't take part due to a calf injury but cycled the course previously. I also ran some of the course 2 weeks before the event.
In my opinion, there are still too many inclines.
In my opinion, there are still too many inclines.
Annette Thorn
Verified Buyer
Hello, the organisation of the actual day was great! Only thing I would say I felt for the marathon runners trying to pass the half marathon runners is areas, it was not easy for them to get through the crowds unless they had a cyclist with them.
Issuing of the numbers was a mix up several of my friends ended up with incorrect numbers and names which added to their apprehension of the week leading up to the run - I will admit all the runs I have personally done over the past 15 years this is the first time I have come across this.
Hope this helps!!
Issuing of the numbers was a mix up several of my friends ended up with incorrect numbers and names which added to their apprehension of the week leading up to the run - I will admit all the runs I have personally done over the past 15 years this is the first time I have come across this.
Hope this helps!!
Mark Stileman
Verified Buyer
A very friendly and enjoyable event - lovely to see the community so involved. Thank you!
I wasn't sure about the merging of the 10k and half marathon routes in the final stages of the race. Runners of different paces were passing each other at speed. I was in the earlier section of the half (finished in 1:24); I had to dodge and weave around the slower 10k runners which slowed down progress but more significantly created an unnecessary hazard. I suggest that this element should be reviewed.
I wasn't sure about the merging of the 10k and half marathon routes in the final stages of the race. Runners of different paces were passing each other at speed. I was in the earlier section of the half (finished in 1:24); I had to dodge and weave around the slower 10k runners which slowed down progress but more significantly created an unnecessary hazard. I suggest that this element should be reviewed.
sharon scott
Verified Buyer
Very well organised race, will be going again. Just one thing while on the course please ask the people giving out water to take the tops off please
Gary Smith
Verified Buyer
All staff/volunteers were helpful.
Preferred the "reverse"direction of the course.
My only negative was the part of course from the start to the common. Too narrow and twisty with the volume of runners
Preferred the "reverse"direction of the course.
My only negative was the part of course from the start to the common. Too narrow and twisty with the volume of runners
Darren Drodge
Verified Buyer
This was my first half marathon and it's a great course throughly enjoyed it and will be back to do the full one ???? Great course for first timers
Maria Stuttaford
Verified Buyer
Thank you for organizing this event. I had to defer my place twice for serious health issues and it was wonderful to finally run this race. The pre-race information by email and the delivery of the race number worked well. We arrived in good time and parking and the race village were well organized. Lining up on the start line, it was unclear where the expected race time pens were. I was in the 1:50 area and we couldn't here the countdown and didn't know the race had actually started. Once running, there was a lot of a congestion all the way up to the 8mi mark which is unusual for this distance. Having spread out finally, we then had marathoners trying to pass by and I felt really sorry for the cyclists and runners trying to get past. It all just started feeling increasingly chaotic. After the race, the App did not update with results and at first I thought my chip had not registered my run! I wish you all the best in the preparation for next year's event.
Misha Jayne
Verified Buyer
Found it hard but absolutely loved it and knocked 14 minutes off my last half marathon! So pleased! Definitely want to do next year and maybe even the full marathon!!
Sarah Brewster
Verified Buyer
Enjoyed the 10k with great support from the crowds. The start of the 10k was a bit squeezed though.
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