AJ Bell Great South 5k

OCT
17
2026
Take part in the AJ Bell Great South 5k in Portsmouth on scenic, flat and fast coastal streets with Solent sea views. Enjoy race day music, a finisher medal and optional t shirt as you soak up the festival atmosphere of Great South Run weekend.
Sat 17 Oct 2026
5 kilometers

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Event overview

The AJ Bell Great South 5k takes place on 18 October 2025 as part of the AJ Bell Great South Run weekend in Portsmouth. The event distance is 5 km. Participants must be aged 14 or over on the event day. The entry price is shown as £29 with a booking fee of £2.50 per entry. A limited number of places remain. An event guide with travel information, site maps and timetables is provided for participants.

Course and race features

The course starts on Clarence Esplanade and runs toward Southsea Common, then along Serpentine Road, Lady’s Mile and Jack Cockerill Way. Runners join South Parade and Eastney Esplanade, reach a U-turn point just before the Coffee Cup, then return to finish on Clarence Esplanade. The course is described as flat and fast and offers sea views across the Solent. The course route is subject to change.

Included items and services listed for the event include an optional finisher t-shirt, a finisher medal and a finisher’s bag, official event photos available to view and purchase, a personalised race number, music and entertainment on course, free training plans, and access to exclusive runner discounts via a rewards platform. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

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