Races Half marathon · Southport, UK
Southport Half Marathon
Southport Half Marathon is a flat half marathon in Southport, UK, held each January. The organiser describes the course as flat and fast, along the seafront promenade with views over the Irish Sea. The start is at the Adventure Coast venue on the Esplanade. Early January on the Sefton coast is cold and exposed, typically 1 to 7°C, and wind off the sea is likely. Flat courses like Southport's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
January
next: Sunday 10 January 2027
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
Early January on the Sefton coast is cold and exposed, typically 1 to 7°C, and wind off the sea is likely.
Racing this course well
The organiser describes the course as flat and fast, along the seafront promenade with views over the Irish Sea. The start is at the Adventure Coast venue on the Esplanade.
Flat courses like Southport's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- £39, or £37 for UKA-affiliated runners (2027 race)
Official Southport Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 10 January 2027
- Start time
- 09:00
- Time limit
- Reach the 11-mile marker within 2.5 hours
- Also on the day
- 10k
The course in numbers
- Surface
- Mostly smooth promenade paths
Worth knowing
- The January 2026 edition drew over 1,000 runners despite snow and icy roads, according to local news.
Pick your goal for Southport
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Southport Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Southport Half Marathon?
- The next Southport Half Marathon is on Sunday 10 January 2027 in Southport, UK. It is held each January.
- Is the Southport Half Marathon course flat?
- The organiser describes the course as flat and fast, along the seafront promenade with views over the Irish Sea. The start is at the Adventure Coast venue on the Esplanade.
- How do I enter the Southport Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: £39, or £37 for UKA-affiliated runners (2027 race).
- How should I train for the Southport Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Southport Half Marathon's profile and the January weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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