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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

USPCA
USPCA
Ending the cruelty inflicted on defenceless wildlife.
Weston Hospice Care
Weston Hospice Care
Weston Hospicecare provides free expert care to people with a life-limiting illness.
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.
Children in Crossfire
Children in Crossfire
Responding to the rights and needs of children and young people caught in the crossfire.
Better Lives Foundation
Better Lives Foundation
Over 40 years experience working to improve health and education conditions in Sierra Leone.
Dundalk Dog Rescue
Dundalk Dog Rescue
Help us help them because every dog deserves a loving family.
The Gurkha Welfare Trust
The Gurkha Welfare Trust
The leading Gurkha charity. we provide aid to Gurkha veterans, their families and communities.
Crohn’s and Colitis Ireland
Crohn’s and Colitis Ireland
Ireland’s leading charity in the battle against Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association
CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association
A leading children's cancer charity - we work to improve treatment and care.
Live Unlimited
Live Unlimited
Providing opportunities and support to looked-after children and young care leavers in Barnet.
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