Great South Run
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AJ Bell Great South Run : 19 October 2025
The AJ Bell Great South Run takes place in Portsmouth on 19 October 2025. The main event is a 10 mile race; the 10 mile entry is sold out. Other event options at the same weekend include a Great South 5k and Junior & Mini events. Participants in the 10 mile must be aged 16 or over on the day. The event has been held since 1990 and 2025 marks 35 years of the event.
- 10 Mile - SOLD OUT
- Great South 5k
- Junior & Mini events
Course, race format and services
The race starts and finishes on Clarence Esplanade in Portsmouth. The course is described as fairly flat and runs along the south coast with sea views; the published course may be subject to change. Race waves and categories listed for the day include Elite Women, visually impaired and self-propelled wheelchair participants, Elite Men and Orange Wave, Green Wave and Pink Wave.
Race numbers with timing chips are posted 1-2 weeks before the event; last-minute or overseas entries can collect numbers at the information point on Clarence Esplanade opposite the Pyramid Centre. Baggage buses are located in a marquee on Castle Field. Finishers receive a medal, a finisher’s bag and official event photos are available after the race. The event app provides day-of tracking and results, and runners have access to event discounts via the Great Run Rewards platform. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.