AJ Bell Great South Run

10 Mile Charity Places Available
Start 10:35 am

The AJ Bell Great South Run is sold out, but there are a limited number of charity places still available. You can browse the list of charities below, but be quick, as charity places will get snapped up fast.

If you missed out this year, sign up to our 2026 priority access list here. Signing up will give you exclusive access to a Priority pre-sale for 2026, where you can secure your place at the lowest price before entries open to the general public.

The AJ Bell Great South Run is probably the world’s favourite 10 mile running event (there’s a 5k option too), with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed. Portsmouth’s supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way round, with blaring music, cheers, high fives, fist bumps all part of the incredible Great South Run experience. Plus, there’s a medal, an exclusive finisher t-shirt, and bragging rights at the finish line. There’s a reason our runners say they’d recommend it to a friend – lots of reasons, in fact.

Since 1990, we’ve seen hundreds of thousands of runners cross the finish line, millions raised for charity, and unforgettable moments made along the stunning South Coast – We can’t wait to see this year’s runners on Sunday 19 October as we celebrate 35 years of greatness.

Great South Run participants must be aged 16+ (10 mile) on the day of the event.

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2026 PRIORITY ACCESS

If you missed out this year, sign up to our 2026 priority access list. Signing up will give you exclusive access to a Priority pre-sale for 2026, where you can secure your place at the lowest price before entries open to the general public. We’ll also provide you with useful running information and guidance, special offers, and exclusive Great Run Series updates (you can unsubscribe at any time).

JMGSR – Super Saturday

Event Timetable: 19 October 2025

Please note: provisional timetable may be subject to change.

07:00
Event site and Information Point open
10:35
10 Mile Waves Start
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Training Advice

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Know what to expect – your Great South Run route

We are never tired of saying it, The AJ Bell Great South Run is probably the world’s most beautiful (and best-loved) 10 miler. With plenty of history, sea views and salty air, it’s one to remember . Plus, the locals are out in full force to cheer runners on,… Read More.

Where to go to celebrate smashing the Great South Run

Great South Run veterans know exactly what we mean when we talk about that finish line feeling. It’s hard to describe, but impossible to forget. If you’re preparing to line up on the Clarence Esplanade start line for the very first time, you’ve got so much to look forward… Read More.

Find Your Stride With a Running Club in Portsmouth

Portsmouth is one of our favourite Great Run destinations. With sea views from start to finish and plenty of inspiring sights and history – including a dash past HMS Victory – it’s a great city to get into running. But scenery aside, there’s another reason why Portsmouth is on… Read More.

Embracing Easy Runs

Introducing the best-kept secret to running success: easy runs. Great Run is proud to partner with Runna – your personalised running coach app. As the official training partner of the AJ Bell Great Run Series, Runna is supporting our runners with comprehensive, expert-approved training content. No matter your… Read More.

5 Top Portsmouth Running Routes

Whether you’re training for the Simplyhealth Great South Run or simply want to find somewhere new to run, we want to share with you some of the gems that the Portsmouth area has to offer. Read More.

What’s a shakeout run and what are the benefits?

It’s the week before your big event. You’ve got plenty of miles in the bank, you’ve been tapering and you’re feeling fit – you’ve got this! Except…you’re also feeling a bit nervous. Hey, it’s completely normal: even elite runners report feeling a little anxious in the run-up to… Read More.

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Event Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the Great South Run start and finish?
It’s iconic for a reason. The Great South Run starts and finishes on the Clarence Esplanade. Check out the route maps in the route section to find out more.
How difficult is the Great South Run?
The Great South Run is a fairly flat, fast course - perfect for a first time runner or if you’re looking for a new PB. Get our guide to training your Great South Run route in our training advice section below.
How do I track runners at the Great South Run?
Our free and easy-to-use Great Run app. Keep track of family, friends and elites - plus view professional photos as soon as they’re uploaded and get any last-minute updates. Available from the Apple app store or Google Play.
When will I receive my race number for the Great South Run?
Your race number (which also contains your timing chip) will arrive 1-2 weeks before the run. If you managed to grab a last-minute (i.e. 10 days before or after) or overseas entry, you’ll need to collect your race number from the information point on Clarence Esplanade opposite the Pyramid Centre. It’s staffed on the day before and the day of the race - check opening hours in the Event Guide.
Can I leave my bag at the start of the Great South Run?
Yes. Baggage buses are located in a marquee on Castle Field. Allow plenty of time for dropping off, and make sure you fill out your baggage label (found on your race number), detach it and fasten it securely to your bag before you leave home. At the end, use your race number to collect your bag.
When will I receive pre-event information for the Great South Run?
Keep a lookout for a ‘One Month To Go!’ email from the Great Run team with your Event Guide. This has *everything* you need to know. You’ll also find it on the Great Run website (although check again shortly before the event for any last-minute updates).
Where can I download a training plan for the Great South Run?
Whatever your running experience, we have free, easy-to-follow 10-mile training plans on our Training Plans Page. You can also find route-specific advice in our Know What To Expect - Great South Run Guide, in the training advice section below.
Where can I celebrate after the Great South Run?
We’ve got a guide for that! From fish and chips to tapas and cocktails, check out our recommendations below.

The Course

10 Mile Route
Start & Finish
Route Entertainment

Please note: course may be subject to change.

What You Get

We have made the decision to introduce optional finisher tees to our Great Run events. You can choose to forgo a finisher tee shirt at the point of entry, and in lieu of this we will make a donation to the National Trust Woodlands Appeal. Find out more here. We will donate a portion of the fulfilment costs for each runner who chooses this option to the fund and commit that this donation to be approx. £20,000. To view our full Environmental Strategy, please click here

Obviously you’ll have bragging rights for the forseeable, but you’ll also get:

The Medal

A shiny new, Great South Run medal, an exclusive finishers t-shirt plus a finisher’s bag filled with goodies.

The Photos

Official event day photos available to view and purchase straight after the event, so smile for the cameras!

The App

Event day tracking and results ready to view on the app shortly after you cross the finish line.

The Discounts

Access to exclusive runners only discounts and offers via the Great Run Rewards platform.
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Run for Charity

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Choose a charity

Join our team of everyday heroes raising millions for charity. Choose your worthy cause from the list below.
List of Charities
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Sign up for a slot

Secure a place with your chosen charity by visiting their website and signing up. Your run makes such a difference.
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Start fundraising

Once you’ve secured your place, start fundraising by setting up a page with Enthuse – and watch the money roll in.
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Fundraising tips

We like to think we know a little about raising money for good causes - let us share our top tips with you.
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AJ Bell Great South Run Charities

British Heart Foundation is the official charity of the AJ Bell Great Run series this year and we could not be more proud.

When you run for BHF, you can help us achieve our vision of a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. You run for the people you love. You run to help us fund lifesaving research and support people affected by heart and circulatory diseases. You run to help keep families together for longer.

It’s because of you, BHF-funded research is possible. Together, we can make the impossible possible. Thank you.


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Join forces with the team that will get you to the finish line. We’re the only ones fighting over 200 cancer . Our life-saving work is funded entirely by the generosity of our supporters, so every step we make towards beating cancer relies on every pound, and every runner. One in two people now survive cancer. Together we’ve achieved so much, but we won’t stop until we’ve beaten it altogether. Join the team today and we will beat cancer.

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The Bobby Moore Fund was set up in memory legendary footballer Bobby Moore, who sadly died from bowel cancer aged just 51.To date the Bobby Moore Fund has raised over £20 million. The funds are spent on world class bowel cancer research carried out by leading scientists working across the UK. With your support, bowel cancer stands no chance. Let’s make Bobby proud and help beat it sooner. Join the Bobby Moore Fund team today.

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By 2025, there will be 1 million people in the UK living with dementia. Alzheimer’s Society are there for everyone living with dementia and their loves ones – wherever they are, whatever they’re going through. We campaign for change, fund life-changing research and give help and hope to those living with dementia. Join team Alzheimer’s Society today.

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Show your support for the 10,000 people a year diagnosed with leukaemia by joining Leukaemia Care, the UK’s leading leukaemia charity. By running for Leukaemia Care you are helping to ensure that everyone affected by a leukaemia diagnosis, receives the best possible information, advice, treatment and support.

 

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At Macmillan, we give people with cancer everything we’ve got. If you’re diagnosed, your worries are our worries. We will move mountains to help you live life as fully as you can. And we don’t stop there. We’re going all out to find ever better ways to help people with cancer, helping to bring forward the day when everyone gets life-transforming support from day one. We’re doing whatever it takes, but we couldn’t do what we do without you, thank you so much for your support.

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Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association is an award-winning charity with royal approval committed to improving lives, opportunities and outcomes by providing friendship, information and a wide range of some of the UK’s best specialist educational services and social opportunities for children and young adults with Down syndrome across the south. We work hard to raise awareness, champion inclusion & celebrate diversity because when people with Down syndrome are given opportunities to participate & be fully included, the whole community benefits.

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The Brain Tumour Charity is the world’s leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally. Committed to saving and improving lives, we’re moving further, faster to help every single person affected by a brain tumour. We’re set on finding new treatments, offering the highest level of support and driving urgent change. And we’re doing it right now. Because we understand that when you, or someone you love, is diagnosed with a brain tumour – a cure really can’t wait.

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Until no childhood is lost to serious illness, we’re here to help give seriously ill children the best chance and the best childhood possible. We do it by funding ground-breaking research, cutting-edge medical equipment and life-changing support. By running for TeamGOSH, you will be supporting seriously ill children have childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer. And to say thank you, you will receive training and fundraising tips, a GOSH running vest and support on the day. Join TeamGOSH today! challenges@gosh.org 020 3841 3164

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Pompey in the Community support the lives of over 36,000 people of all ages every year, but we want to support more. The cost-of-living crisis has meant our services are becoming more integral to the lives of those we support. You will help us harness the motivational power of Portsmouth Football Club to enable and empower individuals to thrive, foster social integration and create a community where people can flourish and belong. 

Join Team Pompey in the Community to create lasting, positive change. 

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Run for Portsmouth Hospitals Charity and help support the local Hospital to enhance patient care and support staff wellbeing. From innovative medical equipment, to patient experience to research each £1 will make a massive difference locally. Come and join the team!

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Other Charities

Ability Dogs 4 Young People IoW
Action for ME
Adopt South
Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex
AMEND
Bibic
Billington Foundation
Brake – The Road Safety Charity
Brighterway
Building Heroes
Charity Right
Children with Cancer UK
Coeliac UK
Cure Leukaemia
Cure Usher Syndrome
Deafblind UK
Debra UK
Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
Encephalitis Society
Endometriosis South Coast
Falcon Support Services
Foothold
Foster Porstmouth
Fresh Start Future Enterprises
Harry’s HAT
HEART
HIVE Portsmouth
Home-Start Portsmouth
Hospice UK
Hounds for Heroes
Jon Egging Trust
Kidney Research UK
Lewis-Manning Hospice Care
Mariposa International
Military vs Cancer
Mountbatten Hampshire
Mountbatten Isle of Wight
Myaware
Naomi House
National Deaf Children’s Society
National Eczema Society
Neuroendocrine Cancer UK
Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation
No Limits
Off the Record – South
Orchid
Over the Wall
Pandas Foundation
PAPYRUS
Parkinson’s UK
Paws2Rescue
Pompey in the Community
Portsmouth City of Sanctuary
R;pple Suicide Prevention Charity
Ripples of Compassion
Rose’s Way Foundation
Rowans Hospice
Royal Naval Association
Royal Surrey County Hospital Charity
Rugby Against Cancer
Rush UK
Safe Families
SafeLives
Seas Your Future
Service Dogs UK
Smile Train
Solent Mind
Spark Community Space
St Catherine’s
St Wilfrid’s Hospice
SUDC UK
Support our Paras
Ten Little Toes Baby Bank
The Eikon Charity
The Elizabeth Foundation
The Mariposa Trust
The Noah Jordan Foundation
The Oddballs Foundation
The Parenting Network
The Rainbow Centre
The Royal Marines Charity
UKSA
Wellbeing of Women
Wessex Cancer Support
Wheelpower

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