Expected March 2028
Distance
Terrain
The Solent Half Marathon winds through the New Forest around the village of Exbury before following the Solent shore at Lepe, all on tarmac roads and lanes. It is a pre-entry only race with a field capped at 500 runners, which keeps a small, club-run feel, and car sharing is encouraged on the day. Entries are handled online and the price steps up over the months leading into the race, with a discount for England Athletics affiliated runners. The race is organised by the local club Hardley Runners, and profits are donated to Oakhaven Hospice along with the 2027 guest charities Southampton Hospitals Charity and The Ambulance Staff Charity (TASC).
Winds through the New Forest around Exbury
Runs along the Solent shore at Lepe
Small field capped at 500 runners
Club-organised with race profits going to charity
Terrain
Route
Race Day
What you get
Race profits donated to Oakhaven Hospice
2027 guest charities: Southampton Hospitals Charity and The Ambulance Staff Charity (TASC)
Car sharing available
On the day
Before you enter
Other questions
No. The Solent Half Marathon is pre-entry only, so you must have entered online before the closing date of 20:00 on Thursday 11 March 2027.
Race profits are donated to Oakhaven Hospice. The guest charities for 2027 are Southampton Hospitals Charity and The Ambulance Staff Charity (TASC).
Yes, car sharing is available. It is a good option given the New Forest location, and it helps keep traffic and parking pressure down near the start.
The course runs on tarmac roads and lanes. It winds through the New Forest around Exbury and then follows the Solent shore at Lepe, giving quiet forest sections and open coastal views across the water.
Always check the organiser's website and the online entry page before race day, as details such as start times, parking and final entry numbers can change. The listing page is a summary and may not carry the very latest updates.
Entry fee
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Expected March 2028
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