Great South Run
15 & 16 Oct 2022
The Run
The South coast’s biggest and best running event takes place in Portsmouth over a fast and flat 10 mile route. The Great South Run is part of an incredible weekend of running that also includes the Great South 5k and Junior Mini Great South Run on Saturday.
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Run Your City
Celebrate everything that’s incredible about Portsmouth with us in 2022 and RUN YOUR CITY.
Join thousands of your friends and neighbours at the Great South Run this year, the world’s most famous 10-mile run for over 30 years. Starting and finishing on the glorious seafront, the event provides stunning running at every turn with breathtaking views of the Isle of Wight. The route offers a run through history passing iconic landmarks including the Historic Dockyard, HMS Victory and Southsea Castle.
With entertainment zones that celebrate local character, incredible crowd support, and rocking music at every mile, it’s a party atmosphere from start to finish. It’s a run for everyone, from locals to celebrated athletes, whether it’s your first event or your 50th. An inclusive celebration of running, with music blazing, crowds buzzing, legs pumping and fists bumping. Portsmouth comes alive on Great South Run weekend.
We support you from the get-go with training plans & advice, race day prep and motivation every step of the way. We roar you across the finish line and applaud your success in the event village. It’s an event day experience like no other.
Great South Run entries are open to runners aged 14+ (5k) and 16+ (10 mile) on the day of the event.
If you have any queries about Great Run events, see our FAQ section here.
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The Route
The fast and flat 10mile course is steeped in history, passing naval landmarks, cathedrals and castles. Experience Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard, running past the incredible HMS Victory and complete your 10mile challenge at the seafront finish line.
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The Route
Please note course may be subject to change.
The Course
Prepare to be entertained from start to finish by a host of live music and local legends, our very own Beats Boost zone and the high-energy Wave 105 crew. Also on route, you will pass the brand-new Thank You Zone which will recognise the incredible efforts, throughout the pandemic, of our NHS heroes, fundraisers, teachers, supermarket workers, care home carers, sports coaches, mental health guardians, and many more.
With 10 entertainment zones and 3 charity cheering squads, we’ll have you bopping, clapping, singing, and running from start to finish.
This year, courtesy of our Official Hydration Partner, Highland Spring, there will be 2 Highland Spring Hydration Stations water stations available out on the course to keep you hydrated as you go.
Make sure you know every section of your 10-mile run – here’s your essential run-through presented by Kris Temple.
What3Words
Exact race day locations can be really hard to describe, especially when it comes to different start areas and places without traditional addresses – like the bag drop, water stations and the finishers’ village. That’s why we’re using what3words (find our how to use what3words here).
Your Great South Run what3word locations
Location for Assembly Zone is: sheets.pads.proven
Location for Start Line is: locals.pest.losses
Location for Baggage Drop is: senses.wage.number
Location for Information Point is: tables.latest.gravy
Location for Finish Line is: menu.tests.lost
Location for Charity Village is: across.groups.person
Location for the Meeting Point is: joined.dart.served
Location for Medical point is: venues.menu.movies
The Reward
The greatest reward in taking part is the sense of achievement as you cross the finish line, but by taking your place on the Great South Run start line, you’re already part of something really special. Great Run events are renowned for being well-organised, safe, and inclusive and the atmosphere and support is always unbelievable.
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What You Get
Before the event
We’re here to help you be your greatest, so before the big day you’ll get…
- Your personal run pack sent to you in the post, with your run number and timing chip
- Access to training plans to keep you on track
- Exclusive offers and competitions from our partners and sponsors
- Support and advice all the way up to event day
- Regular emails keeping you motivated and moving
- A huge supportive and inclusive social community on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to help you on your running journey
On Event Day
Other than all the good vibes, fitness and mental health benefits you’ll also get…
- Access to the free Great Run app to allow your loved ones to track your progress along the route
- Access to the Great Run information point for any last minute queries (or safety pins)
- Closed roads offering a safe running environment
- Food and drink options to refuel
- A shiny new medal, an exclusive finishers t-shirt plus a finisher’s bag filled with goodies
- Plenty of medical support all around our routes should you ever need any assistance
- A huge round of applause as you cross the finish
After the Event
Obviously you’ll have bragging rights for the foreseeable, but you’ll also get…
- Official event day photos available to view and purchase a couple of days after the event, so smile for the cameras!
- Your official result ready shortly after you cross the finish line
- Runners Rewards – access to special offers for participants, from our partners and sponsors as a well done.
Make It Personal
Why not celebrate your run with a personalised iTAB medal attachment? Your iTAB will be engraved with your name and finish time and fits perfectly onto the ribbon of your Great South Run medal. Just £7.99 including postage and packing
Run For Charity
If you are looking to run to raise money for a charity close to your heart, or help to support a good cause, there are hundreds of charity running places available to choose from.
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Great South Run Charities
You may be able to secure a charity entry by agreeing to raise sponsorship money.
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