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Great South Run 2026

A unique 10-mile event for your next PB.
  • GB Portsmouth, UK
  • 18 October 2026
  • 10 Mile
Great South Run 2026
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

Charity partners you can support in this event include

The Gurkha Welfare Trust
The Gurkha Welfare Trust
The leading Gurkha charity. we provide aid to Gurkha veterans, their families and communities.
Brain Research UK
Brain Research UK
Theleading national funder dedicated to research into neurological conditions.
Amicii Dog Rescue
Amicii Dog Rescue
Rehabilitating and rehoming dogs from the UK and mainland Europe, mainly from Spain and Romania.
Variety
Variety
Delivering life-changing programs that give children and young people across the uk a better future.
Orchid - Fighting Male Cancer
Orchid - Fighting Male Cancer
Orchid is the UK’s leading charity for those affected by male cancer. For over 25 years we have been working to save men’s lives from testicular, penile and prostate cancer through a range of support services, education and awareness campaigns and a world-class research programme.
The Skye High Foundation
The Skye High Foundation
Supporting families during and after the loss of a twin, triplet, or multiples.
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Accelerating the development of next generation myeloma treatments to extend patient’s lives.
Open Door Charity
Open Door Charity
Offering free, fast, and effective mental health support to help young people and adults thrive.
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
Supporting families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness.
Dougie Mac
Dougie Mac
Delivering excellent, compassionate care to people approaching end of life.
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