Big Pilgrimage
15 mile and Marathon mixed terrain races along Hampshire's historic Old Way pilgrimage route, featuring coastal scenery, ancient landmarks and a River Hamble boat crossing.
| Date | Sunday 22nd August, 2027 |
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| Distance | Marathon + other events: 15M |
| Terrain | Mixed Terrain |
| Course Profile | Rolling |
| Location | Mayflower Park |
| Town/City | Southampton |
| Area | Hampshire |
| Start postcode | SO14 2AQ |
| Start time | 7:20am |
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The Big Pilgrimage is a mixed terrain running event following part of the historic Old Way pilgrimage route through Hampshire. Both the 15 mile and Marathon races begin at Mayflower Park in Southampton, taking runners along coastal paths, countryside trails and historic landmarks towards different finish locations.
The routes pass Netley Castle, Netley Abbey and Royal Victoria Country Park before reaching the Hamble River, where runners board a boat for a short crossing to Warsash. Continuing along the coast, the 15 mile race finishes at Titchfield Abbey, while Marathon runners carry on towards Boundary Oak School near Wickham. Along the way, participants collect stickers at pilgrimage landmarks to decorate their race numbers.
The event features marked routes, marshals, stocked aid stations and medical support. Runners start in waves, with optional coach transport available from the finish locations to Southampton before the races. Finishers receive a bespoke medal or can choose to have a tree planted instead.
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Results
| Results | Status |
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| 2026 Marathon results | Organiser |
| 2026 15 Mile results | Organiser |
| 2025 15 Mile results | Organiser |
| 2024 15 Mile results | Organiser |
| 2024 results | Organiser |
| 2023 results | Organiser |
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