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Great South Run 2026

  • 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

How to Enter

Our events are sell-out races, so places are limited and will be made available on a first come first serve basis.
Don’t miss out, enter today in three simple steps:
Step 1
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Pick your charity and sign up

Simply pay a refundable holding deposit to reserve your place supporting an amazing cause. 

Step 2
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Set up your fundraising page

Plus activate your free realbuzz account - we’ll drop all the details in your inbox as soon as you sign up.
Step 3
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Get to 75% of your fundraising target

about 2-3 months before your event, to confirm your place for race day! Reach 100% or more and we’ll refund your deposit.
Can’t see your charity on the list? Get in touch here.

Charity partners you can support in this event include

Black Country Mental Health
Black Country Mental Health
Bringing a better quality of life for people affected by poor mental health, across the Black Country.
Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation
Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation
Funding research which could potentially lead to breakthrough treatment for spinal injury
Service Dogs UK
Service Dogs UK
We train and provide assistance dogs from rescue for members of the armed forces and emergency services suffering with PTSD.
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Accelerating the development of next generation myeloma treatments to extend patient’s lives.
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Charity
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Charity
We are one of the largest specialist heart and lung centres in the UK with over 115,000 people depending on our services every year.
Asthma Society of Ireland
Asthma Society of Ireland
Our mission is to stop asthma deaths in Ireland.
Open Door Charity
Open Door Charity
Offering free, fast, and effective mental health support to help young people and adults thrive.
Crohn’s and Colitis Ireland
Crohn’s and Colitis Ireland
Ireland’s leading charity in the battle against Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
Southern Area Hospice Services
Southern Area Hospice Services
Providing care free of charge to people who are living with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.
Sandy Bear Children's Bereavement Charity
Sandy Bear Children's Bereavement Charity
Providing services to all children and young people who have, or who are likely to suffer a bereavement in Wales.
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FAQs

Whether you’re lacing up for your first race or returning for another year, we want you to feel prepared and inspired. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about signing up, fundraising, and making an impact.
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  • Running for charity means taking part in an official race while committing to raise money to a set level (fundraising target) for a chosen cause. Because you're committed to fundraising, you can get guaranteed entry subject to completing a certain amount of fundraising, even if your chosen event is sold out for general entry, plus expert fundraising support to help you reach your target.

  • It's simple. Choose your distance, pick your event and select the charity you'd like to support. Once you've secured your place - either by signing up for an individual entry straight away or applying for a team if your charity has an official team in your chosen event - you'll receive everything you need to prepare, fundraise, and take on race day with confidence.

  • Not at all! Charity runs are open to all abilities, from complete beginners to seasoned marathoners. Whether you’re aiming for your first 10K or a major marathon, we’ll provide training tips and fundraising advice to help you succeed. With realbuzz, you can choose from marathons, half marathons, shorter distances such as 10ks and 10 miles, and team relay races.  
  • There will be a fundraising target, based on the event you choose, which you'll need to commit to as part of securing your place. When you sign up, you'll receive info about your chosen charity's preferred fundraising platform so you can set up your fundraising page. 100% of your fundraising goes to your charity, usually directly through the fundraising platform you're using. 
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