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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 Skye High Foundation
The Skye High Foundation
Supporting families during and after the loss of a twin, triplet, or multiples.
Brain Tumour Ireland
Brain Tumour Ireland
A charity founded by a small group of people caring for a family member who was sadly lost to a brain tumour in early 2012.
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.
Alive and Kicking
Alive and Kicking
Providing ethical jobs for people from communities facing disadvantage.
Live Unlimited
Live Unlimited
Providing opportunities and support to looked-after children and young care leavers in Barnet.
Better Lives Foundation
Better Lives Foundation
Over 40 years experience working to improve health and education conditions in Sierra Leone.
Heart Heroes
Heart Heroes
Providing subsidised social events for children, and their families, living with heart conditions.
Mental Health Foundation
Mental Health Foundation
Support us to create good mental health for all
BRACE - Dementia Research
BRACE - Dementia Research
We believe in a world free from dementia. support us now.
Children in Crossfire
Children in Crossfire
Responding to the rights and needs of children and young people caught in the crossfire.
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