19th November 2006. Gosport half marathon pictured at the start at Bay House School. Picture: Paul Jacobs 064957-219th November 2006. Gosport half marathon pictured at the start at Bay House School. Picture: Paul Jacobs 064957-2
19th November 2006. Gosport half marathon pictured at the start at Bay House School. Picture: Paul Jacobs 064957-2

15 photos of marathon runners across the Portsmouth area

We all love to be outside these days and keeping fit.
Deborah Croker
By Deborah Croker
Published 28th Jun 2021, 17:12 BST

Running has to be one of the most pleasurable pastimes and great for your mental health as well.

In this selection you will see Gosport, Havant, Hayling Island and Portsmouth marathon and half marathon events from the past.

Can you spot yourself in the sea of faces in these inspiring images.

Can you spot yourself in the sea of faces in these inspiring images.

Gosport Half Marathon down Gomer Lane on November 23, 1987. The News PP3744

5. Marathon and half marathon memories

Gosport Half Marathon down Gomer Lane on November 23, 1987. The News PP3744 Photo: The News archive

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21st November 2004. The start of the AMS 18th Gosport Half Marathon event in Gomer Lane, Gosport. Picture: Michael Scaddan. (045712-0011)

6. Marathon and half marathon memories

21st November 2004. The start of the AMS 18th Gosport Half Marathon event in Gomer Lane, Gosport. Picture: Michael Scaddan. (045712-0011) Photo: The News archive

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Fareham and Gosport marathon start line on April 9, 1987. The News PP3743

7. Marathon and half marathon memories

Fareham and Gosport marathon start line on April 9, 1987. The News PP3743 Photo: The News archive

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12th February 2017. Portsmouth Coastal Half Marathon race will start around Pyramids Centre and Castle Fields, heading out to seafront. The race starts at 9.15am. First finishers will be in some time between 10.15am - 10.40am. It's an out-and-back course to Eastney and up to the Portsmouth Watersports Centre. Picture: Habibur Rahman

8. Marathon and half marathon memories

12th February 2017. Portsmouth Coastal Half Marathon race will start around Pyramids Centre and Castle Fields, heading out to seafront. The race starts at 9.15am. First finishers will be in some time between 10.15am - 10.40am. It's an out-and-back course to Eastney and up to the Portsmouth Watersports Centre. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: The News archive

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