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

Claire House Children's Hospice

Helping seriously & terminally ill children live life to the full.

Weston Hospice Care

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

Alive and Kicking

Providing ethical jobs for people from communities facing disadvantage.

Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation

Accelerating the development of next generation myeloma treatments to extend patient’s lives.

London Cycling Campaign

We campaign so that everyone can enjoy cycling safely in London.

Dundalk Dog Rescue

Help us help them because every dog deserves a loving family.

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.

Black Country Mental Health

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

The Myton Hospices

We believe every single moment matters and we focus on enhancing life when cure is no longer an option.

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.