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

Black Country Mental Health

Bringing a better quality of life for people affected by poor mental health, across the Black Country.

Action For Elders

Action for Elders supports people and encourages them to exercise and become active.

Brain Research UK

Theleading national funder dedicated to research into neurological conditions.

USPCA

Ending the cruelty inflicted on defenceless wildlife.

Weston Hospice Care

Weston Hospicecare provides free expert care to people with a life-limiting illness.

The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

Roy Castle Lung Cancer foundation offers expert lung cancer information and support.

Dougie Mac

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

Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation

Funding research which could potentially lead to breakthrough treatment for spinal injury

Variety

Delivering life-changing programs that give children and young people across the uk a better future.

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.