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 event has run since 1990 and the 2025 edition marks 35 years. The main race is a 10 Mile event and the 10-mile entry is sold out for 2025. There are limited places remaining for a Great South 5k event. Participants in the 10-mile race must be aged 16 or over on the day.
Course, event services and travel
The race starts and finishes on the north end of Avenue De Caen in Portsmouth. The course is described as fairly flat and fast, with coastal sections and local landmarks on the route. Course maps and entertainment maps are available to download and the course may be subject to change. Race numbers include a timing chip and are posted 1-2 weeks before the event; last-minute or overseas entrants can collect numbers from the information point. Baggage buses are located in a marquee on Castle Field and bags are collected using the race number.
Official event photos are taken and available to purchase. There is an event app for live tracking, instant results and split times. Organisers advise using public transport where possible because of road closures; ferry and rail service information is provided for attendees.
What participants receive and charity options
Finishers receive a medal, a finisher bag and an exclusive finisher t-shirt unless they opt out. An optional finisher tee can be declined at entry and a donation is made to the National Trust Woodlands Appeal for those who choose to forgo the tee. Many charity partners take part, including the British Heart Foundation and a range of national and local charities; charity places use third-party fundraising platforms. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.