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4.9

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BigFeat Events

The Big Pilgrimage

Name: The Big Pilgrimage
Start: 2026-08-23
End: 2026-08-23
Location: Southampton, UK
Rating: 4.88

Location

Southampton, UK

Date

23rd August '26

3 Entry Options

14 Miles

Marathon

Ultra

Rating Highlights

4.96 /5

Supporting Staff

4.94 /5

Event Logistics

4.94 /5

Pre-event communication

Rating Overview

All Time Average

4.88

2025 Average

4.85

Rating Breakdown

Pre-event communication

4.94

Event Logistics

4.94

Supporting Staff

4.96

Event Safety

4.92

Course Navigation

4.88

Course Congestion

4.70

Aid Stations

4.86

Swag

4.78

Sustainability

4.88

Finish Area

4.79

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Features & Characteristics

Degree of Challenge

Somewhat challenging

44% of reviews

Atmosphere

Small & Intimate

72% of reviews

Location

Urban & Nature Mix

91% of reviews

Running

Undulating - Mixed

78% of reviews

Awards & Accolades

Racecheck Gold Award - 2025

Racecheck Gold Award - 2024

Racecheck Gold Award - 2023

Racecheck Gold Award - 2022

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Frequently asked questions

When is The Big Pilgrimage?

The next edition of The Big Pilgrimage takes place on 23 August 2026.

Where does The Big Pilgrimage take place?

The Big Pilgrimage takes place in Southampton, UK.

What distances does The Big Pilgrimage offer?

Entry options include: 14 Miles, Marathon, Ultra.

How is The Big Pilgrimage rated by runners?

The Big Pilgrimage has an average rating of 4.88 out of 5 from 197 verified participant reviews on Racecheck.

What is The Big Pilgrimage like?

Based on participant reviews, runners describe it as: Somewhat challenging (44% of reviews), Small & Intimate (72% of reviews), Urban & Nature Mix (91% of reviews), Undulating - Mixed (78% of reviews).

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4.9

(197)

Tess P.

5.0

· 2025 15.5 ·

Lots of support from Claire when I could not work out how to download the route. Volunteers were amazing !! Really lovely scenic route. The medal was just brilliant!! Loved the design! Looking forward to next year. :-)

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Kristian M.

5.0

· 2025 14 Miles ·

A fantastic race with a ferry twist! Absolutely on my list to go again in 2026. Highly recommended - awesome organisation.

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Karen M.

4.1

· 2025 Marathon ·

Had a good experience overall. The course was fun and volunteers were supportive!

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Ivan C.

5.0

· 2025 Marathon ·

Another fantastic event not the usual marathon, with the addition of stickers and a speedboat, very novel. For those of you scared of hills this one is very flat for a trail event. Enthusiastic marshals and very well marked course.

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Clare H.

5.0

· 2025 14 Miles ·

What an absolutely fab event, well marshalled, clear signals on the course, aid stations were amazing. First big feats event…. It won’t be the last

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Lauren T.

4.8

· 2025 15.8 ·

This was an amazing event the 15 mile pilgrim trail. Such lovely volunteers

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Jane S.

4.5

· 2025 14 Miles ·

Excellently signed route, efficient bib pick up but lacked the number of toilets required at the start area. Lots of people in the queue for the loo were still there when their waves set off. Great marshalls, lovely atmosphere and superb finish. Gorgeous medal. A well organ...

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Marcus L.

4.3

· 2025 14 Miles ·

Great event - love the route, Marshalls, aid stations etc. only gripe was the 17min wait (actual time from gps data) for the ferry @ Hamble - which was frustrating.

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Linda W.

4.9

· 2025 15 mile ·

Love this event so much that this was my third year. Fantastic route, very well organised and very friendly

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Karla C.

4.4

· 2025 14 Miles ·

Love a Big Feat event and the Big Pilgrimage is now my new favourite. Loved collecting the stickers on route, the boat trip was fabulous and the pick n mix station was epic! Signage was really good, volunteers were amazing and despite the very hot weather, there was plenty of water and drinks. We hit the boat crossing at peak time, so we had a bit of a long wait, but it was a slick operation to get everyone on board as fast and as safe as possible. Another brilliant day out. Thank you very much. Will definitely be back next year.

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