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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

Cancer Research Wales
Cancer Research Wales
Funding and pioneering world class cancer research in Wales.
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.
Dougie Mac
Dougie Mac
Delivering excellent, compassionate care to people approaching end of life.
Action For Elders
Action For Elders
Action for Elders supports people and encourages them to exercise and become active.
Asthma Society of Ireland
Asthma Society of Ireland
Our mission is to stop asthma deaths in Ireland.
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.
Claire House Children's Hospice
Claire House Children's Hospice
Helping seriously & terminally ill children live life to the full.
St Peter's Hospice
St Peter's Hospice
Support local patient care in Bristol and surrounding areas
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
Supporting families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness.
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