Southampton Marathon Review 2026 | Worth It? Honest Thoughts

Thinking of running the Southampton Marathon? Here’s my honest review after taking part 👇 In this video I cover: The route (and why it stands out) What’s changed since 2018 The new start line setup Race-day logistics (transport, bag drop, etc.) Volunteers, atmosphere, and overall organisation My Opinion Overall, it’s a really well-organised event that’s clearly grown over the years—with a great route and friendly support throughout. Just a few small tweaks (like more gel stations!) would make it even better. If you’re considering signing up, this should give you a good idea of what to expect on race day. Let me know in the comments if you’ve run it before—or if it’s on your list! #SouthamptonMarathon #MarathonReview #UKRunning #RunningEvents #MarathonTraining Instagram:   / rachelrutherford   Blog: https://www.pocketrocketrach.com/