• The race village is in Southampton Guildhall Square and surrounding parks. The start line is on Above Bar St where you can get ready to race!

Full Marathon – 09:00
Half Marathon – 09:00
10km – 10:00
Fun Run – 15:30

• We recommend you aim to be on site at least 90 minutes before your official start time.
  There will be queues for parking and toilets, so it is best to be prepared!
  We also have interactive areas in our race village, an exciting day lies ahead!

• The races will all start at the following times, sharp:
  Full Marathon – 09:00
  Half Marathon – 09:00
  10K – 10:00
  
  We advise you aim to be in the Start area a minimum of 90minutes prior to the start. Also plan to have an extra 30 minutes to yournormal journey time due to road closures.
  
  Once the last runner from the timing pens crosses the start line, that is it, as we have to get the roads re-opened quickly.

• The nearest train station is Southampton Central. Please check in advance with South West Trains before travelling and for updates on any rail works etc. Walking from the station is 0.4miles from the race village area (approximately 10 minutes).

• There will be some bus and train routes running please check with local operators here:
  http://www.bluestarbus.co.uk/
  http://www.unilinkbus.co.uk/
  http://www.southwesttrains.co.uk/
  http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/hampshire/

• There are lots of car parks in Southampton. Westquay car parks are now open 24 hours a day and the majority of Council Car Parks will be open from 0600. Full details of where to park can be found on our PARKING MAP Here. Please note there may be Sunday charges so bring change with you.

• If you are not competing for a podium place then you are allowed to wear earphones. If however, you are aiming to be one of the fastest runners in your event then the Race Rules (UKA and BARR) do not allow the use of earphones and you may be disqualified.
  
  It is VITAL To note that while this isa closed roads race, we strongly recommend that you have 1 earbud out at all times so that you can hear the marshal directions, as well as awareness of other runners around you.

•  If you volunteer to marshal at the event instead we will postpone your entry to next year! If you are interested in volunteering please get in touch with volunteer@reesleisure.co.uk
  
  Otherwise, contact us as soon as possible on events@reesleisure.co.uk and we will help in whichever way we can.

• Please ensure that you have updated all your medical information on your registration form.
  
  Please contact us on events@reesleisure.co.uk if this is something we need to be aware of before race day.
  
  On event day our medical team will be on site to deal with any issues!

• We will have a bag drop available in the O2 Southampton Guildhall – you will need your race number to get into this building.

• We will have pacers for the Half Marathon and 10K only, they will be wearing a bright coloured t-shirt with the time on so you won't miss them!

• Yes, we need you to complete lap one by 12 noon please (start time 9am) and finish the full route by 3pm. We do have motivators at the back of the race so no-one will be on their own.

• There will be 5 Water Stations on route (with an extra water station for the marathon). All stations will have water pouches, the lid will be taken off by our marshals. Runners will need to gently squeeze the pouches to let the water out.
  
  These will be located as follows:
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  WS1 - Coopers Lane, Woolston, SO19 9BX
  WS2 - Coopers Lane, Woolston, SO19 9BX
  WS3 - Adjacent to BP Petrol Station, Bitterne Road West, Bitterne, SO18 1AR
  WS4 - Woodmill Lane Car Park, SO18 2JR  Hi -5 Gels will be provided at this station aswell
  WS5 - Outside Building 32, University of Southampton, University Road, SO17 1BJ
  WS6 - Run Company, 28-29 Hanover Buildings, SO14 1JU, (Full marathon runners only) Lucozade and SIS gels will be provided at this station
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  There will be water served on the stations, - should you require extra, please bring any gels, nutrition or sports drinks with you.
  
  
  
  
  

• There are 100 toilets located around the Race Village area. The bulk of these will be by the Southampton City Art Gallery on Commercial Road near the start, with others in East Park (both in the North and South of the park). There will be further toilets around the course, in Riverside Park.
  
  There are no showering facilities available on the route.