Great South Run
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 includes 5k and the Junior Mini Great South Run on Saturday.
Event Info
Run through history on a unique 10 mile course that takes you on an unforgettable journey through this proud Naval city. Take in the impressive, HMS Victory, historic dockyard and the glorious seafront. Soak up the atmosphere and music from start to finish, passing high energy entertainment zones at every mile.
This televised event is a popular one and numbers are limited, so get in quick to secure your place on the start line.
We understand that there may be uncertainty over what is and isn’t going to be possible this year, but we want to give you the confidence to book your place knowing exactly what will happen if we can’t deliver the event as planned, or if you are personally effected by the pandemic.
In the scenario of a 2021 event date change or cancellation by us and for whatever reason, all entrants (including 2020 rollovers) will be automatically deferred into the subsequent staging of the event.
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We’re all dealing with some unexpected challenges to the way we live at the moment but we’re still working hard to bring you a brilliant event. We’re pulling out all the stops to make it a fantastic day, while doing everything we can to keep you safe. Please take the time to read our information and FAQs, which we hope answers any questions you may have.
Junior & Mini
Great South Run
Make the Great South Run a family event and get the kids involved in the Junior or Mini Great South Run.
Great South Run
Engie Business Challenge
If you and a group of colleagues want to take on a running event together, for charity, a fitness goal or perhaps just have fun as a team, why not enter a team into the ENGIE Business Challenge at the next Great South Run.
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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.
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.
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 as well as access to all event information
- 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
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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.
Great South Run Charities
You may be able to secure a charity entry by agreeing to raise sponsorship money.
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Alzheimer’s Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We need you to run for us. We need your miles, your energy, your determination to help us find a cure. We know that training for a run isn’t easy. But we need you to beat that snooze button, beat the weather, beat the wall – beat everything that stands between you and the finish line.
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Join Team NSPCC at one of our fantastic Great Runs! We’ll be there for you every step of the way, from fundraising to cheering you along the course. Set your next Challenge - choose your distance and location and sign up today. By joining us, you'll be fighting for every childhood and changing lives. That's what we call a personal best.
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There are also charity places available with:
A Smile for a Child
Action Against Medical Accidents
Action Bladder Cancer UK
Addison’s Disease Self Help Group
Adopt South
Ben
Blesma
Carers Trust
Carers UK
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group
Children on the Edge
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cure Leukaemia
Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Different Strokes
Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
Encephalitis Society
Fanconi Hope
Go Commando
Haemochromatosis UK
HEART
Homestart UK
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust
Lord’s Taverners
Mental Health UK
MHA
Motor Neurone Disease Association
Muscular Dystrophy UK
Naomi House
No Limits
nurtureuk
Oarsome Chance
PKD Charity
The RAF Benevolent Fund
Royal British Legion Industries
Rowans Hospice
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
Royal College of Surgeons
Royal Surrey County Hospital Charity
Run 4 Cancer
Sands
Seafarers UK
Simon Says
Shine
Solent Mind
Steps
Teenage Cancer Trust
The Charlie Gard Foundation
The Gurkha Welfare Trust
The Henry Allen Trust
The Mariposa Trust
The Rainbow Centre for Conductive Education
The Royal Marines Charity
The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity
UK Sepsis Trust
Wheelpower
Woking & Sam Beare Hospices
World Bicycle Relief
