Great South Run 2026

A unique 10-mile event for your next PB.

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Great South Run 2026

Portsmouth, UK
18 October 2026
10 Mile

Why run it?

World-famous for a reason, take on a rare ten mile event with the famous Great South Run. The course is packed with panoramic coastal views with a coastline route and iconic landmarks like Southsea Castle, HMS Victory, Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard and more. A staple event on the South Coast for over 30 years, thousands of local supporters turn out to cheer the runners on. Plus when you cross the line you can soak up the atmosphere of the Après Run zone with food, drinks and live music.

What's it like to run?

Runners:

25000

Surface:

Road

Start:

10:35

Course:

Flat

Temp:

10°-16°

Distance:

10 Mile

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Charity partners you can support in this event include

Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation

Funding research which could potentially lead to breakthrough treatment for spinal injury

Far Away Friends

We're connecting schools, students and teachers to transform education in rural Uganda.

Sumatran Orangutan Society

Help protect orangutans, their forests and their future.

Amicii Dog Rescue

Rehabilitating and rehoming dogs from the UK and mainland Europe, mainly from Spain and Romania.

Better Lives Foundation

Over 40 years experience working to improve health and education conditions in Sierra Leone.

The Big Food Project

At The Big Food Project, we’ve seen how hunger deeply affects individuals and families in our communities.

Live Unlimited

Providing opportunities and support to looked-after children and young care leavers in Barnet.

Make-A-Wish UK

Make-A-Wish UK grant life-changing wishes to critically ill children. When it comes to their dreams, they deserve to wish for more than a life defined by their illness.