Drivers in Fleet, Hampshire, should prepare for travel delays on Sunday, February 8, 2026, as several main roads will close for the Farnborough Winter Half Marathon. The event will shut down key routes between Fleet and Farnborough from 08:00 until approximately 13:30 to allow around 2,500 runners to complete the course safely.
According to race organisers 2:09 Events Ltd, about 2,500 people are expected to take part in the 13.1-mile half marathon, alongside a concurrent 5km race. Significant closures include Ively Road in both directions and parts of the A325 Farnborough Road near the Airship Hangar.
Other affected areas include Kennels Lane and sections of Fleet Road near Norris Hill, which serve as important links for residents heading to the M3 motorway or to local shops. Hampshire County Council has made Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders for the event; related public notices can be found via the Public Notice Portal and the council’s public notices (note: the portal contains prior event notices, including a 2025 notice for the race).
While access to businesses on Farnborough Business Park — including Costa and Costco at Southwood — will be maintained through marshalled entry points, people should expect longer journey times. Drivers are advised to expect diversions and to consider alternative routes where possible; for example, the A287 or A30 have previously been suggested as longer-route alternatives for cross-area travel on busy event days.
The Farnborough Half Marathon is known for being one of the flattest and fastest winter courses in the south because of its largely flat route. Roads are expected to be fully reopened in the early afternoon once the last participants have finished.
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