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

St Joseph's Hospice

Help people with life-limiting illness make the most of the time they have left.

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

Supporting families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness.

Children's Health Foundation

Children’s Health Foundation’s mission is to help provide world-class facilities, research and compassionate loving care for every sick child in Ireland.

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 Big Food Project

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

Brain Research UK

Theleading national funder dedicated to research into neurological conditions.

AADI - Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland

Our dogs open up a whole new world of opportunity and possibility for autistic children.

Team Red, White and Blue

Team RWB is a community of Veterans, Service Members, military families, and supporters, united by teamwork, shared values, and a common goal.

Dougie Mac

Delivering excellent, compassionate care to people approaching end of life.

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.