We’re proud to celebrate James, a local runner and team member at BH Live Active, The Quays, who is set to achieve an incredible milestone this year by completing his 12^th consecutive ABP Southampton Half Marathon.

James has taken part in every single edition of the event since it began. While thousands of runners have crossed the Southampton finish line over the years, very few can say they’ve completed all 12 races. James is one of the proud and determined few.

James is already setting his sights on the future, planning to continue his streak and complete the next five events in a row to earn the newly introduced Penta Marathon Medal, launching at the 2026 ABP Southampton Marathon Festival.

As a Membership Advisor at BH Live Active, The Quays, James has already built an impressive running record, all while inspiring and supporting others as they begin their own fitness journey.

With more than 100 medals collected from events and virtual challenges, including the Brighton Half-Marathon on Sunday 1 March 2026, James keeps himself race-ready by running two 10K sessions each week. But even with all that experience, he says nothing compares to running in Southampton.

“I enjoy taking part in the Southampton event because it’s where I’m from. There’s nothing like finishing a half-marathon in the city centre of the area you were born and raised.”

“Southampton for me ranks as one of the best for me because not only is it where I grew up but the crowd along the course bring a lot of energy and enthusiasm and the weather is always so good on event day."

More than a decade later, James has turned into a Southampton running legacy.

We’re incredibly proud to have James as part of our team at BH Live, and can’t wait to cheer him on as he continues his amazing journey toward the 2026 Penta Marathon Medal.

The ABP Southampton Marathon Festival is set to take place on Sunday 3 May 2026. For more information, visit southamptonmarathon.co.uk.

For more information about BH Live Active, visit bhliveactive.org.uk.