Great South Run
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About the race
The AJ Bell Great South Run is a 10 mile road race in Portsmouth scheduled for 17 October 2027. The course runs along the seafront and through the city centre, with the start listed at Avenue De Caen. The event is presented with coastal views and local support along the route, and the course passes notable Portsmouth sights mentioned in event materials. Race services include a live tracking app with instant results and split times, official event photos, a finisher's medal and t shirt, and a personalised medal attachment option showing finish time.
The event also offers official merchandise and a range of runner discounts. Free training plans for the 10 mile distance are provided, and the weekend programme includes shorter events such as a 5K and junior races. Entry information published for 2027 lists tiered fees, with Earlybird priced at £49 and final entries at £55; a Super Earlybird tier is noted as sold out and the Earlybird saving was limited to the first 1,000 entrants. The event materials mention on course entertainment and a city centre route that many past participants have recommended.
Charitable places and fundraising options are referenced as part of the event programme. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
