GAP factor 1.7% slower than flat · net elevation 14 m
Decision summary
Lower than 73% of comparable mapped races
2:00:00 total cut-off
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Verified GPS route
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RaceIndex has a GPS course file for Southampton Marathon 5K, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
The Southampton Marathon 5K route has 26 m of ascent, 12 m of descent and an estimated 1.7% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
The Southampton Marathon 5K route starts at Dock Gate 8, City Cruise Terminal, Herbert Walker Avenue, Southampton and finishes at Guildhall Square / Above Bar Street, Southampton city centre. It passes Mayflower Park, Red Funnel ferry terminal, Queen's Park, Itchen Bridge (views) and St Mary's Stadium.
The event uses closed-road arrangements. Expect on-course music.
Its normalised GAP factor is 1.7% slower than a flat course, with about 26 m of total ascent.