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AJ Bell Great South Run 2026

Name: AJ Bell Great South Run 2026
Start: 2026-10-16T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-16T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 3PB, UK

Sat, Oct 17, 2026

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5k - Saturday, Junior - Saturday, Mini - Saturday, and 1 more

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Sat, Oct 17, 2026 - Sun, Oct 18, 2026

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 3PB, UK

Start times

Saturday, Oct 17, 2026

5k - Saturday: 9:00 AMJunior - Saturday: 10:30 AMMini - Saturday: 12:00 PM

Sunday, Oct 18, 2026

10 Miles - Sunday: 10:35 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for AJ Bell Great South Run 2026

10 Miles - Sunday

10mi

£51

5k - Saturday

5km

£27

Junior - Saturday

2.5km

£22

Mini - Saturday

1.4km

£22

Route information

This iconic event takes you on a historic route, on a course steeped in history. Runners will fly past naval landmarks such as the incredible HMS Victory in Portsmouth's Dockyard. You will also see cathedrals and castles on your way to the amazing seafront finish line.

The flat and fast course is appropriate for runners of all abilities, so anyone can come and soak up the buzzing atmosphere created by the thousands of runners, the music on course and the entertainment zones every mile.

This event is hugely popular so make sure you get yourself a spot on the start line!

Junior & Mini Races

Junior Race Distance: 2.5k Ages: 9 to 15

Mini Race Distance: 1.2k Ages: 3 to 8

Taking place the day before the 10 Mile Race these two races for children make this a weekend event for the whole family. There will be encouragement throughout, a medal and goodies at the finish and that finish line feeling we all know and love. These wonderful races will inspire a budding athlete in your little ones and a life long love of being active.

Children will get a medal they can show off to their friends and edible treats when they cross the finish line! Not only that, there will also be spot prizes for the best fancy dress!

Adult Assistance

Children in the Mini Race must be accompanied by an adult, and each child must be registered in the race.

Adults do not have to run with children in the Junior Race, but they can if they request to if they wish.

What's included

Bespoke finishers medal
Exclusive finishers t-shirt
Finishers goodie bag
Free training plan
On-course music entertainment zones to keep you motivated
Incredible crowd support
Access to local Runner Reward offers
Pre-race training advice and motivation
Access to the free Great Run app to allow your loved ones to track your progress along the route as well as access to all event information
On-course hydration stations
Post event finisher village with activations and giveaways
Chip-timed results
Closed roads
Marked and marshalled route
Full medical support

How to get there

Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 3PB, UK

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Public Transport

Due to the number of participants, it is advised that you use public transport.

Event day logistics

Saturday

09:50 5k Warm up

10:00 AJ Bell Great South 5k start

10:30 Mascot Dash

10:54 AJ Bell Junior Great South Run Girls Warm up

10:58 AJ Bell Junior Great South Run Wheelchair Race start

11:00 AJ Bell Junior Great South Run Girls start

11:35 AJ Bell Junior Great South Run Boys Warm up

11:40 Junior Great South Run Boys start

12:15 AJ Bell Junior Mini South Run Warm up

12:20 Mini Great South Run start

Sunday

10:15 AJ Bell Great South Run Elite Women start

10:24 AJ Bell Great South Run Warm up

10:35 AJ Bell Great South Run start (Elite Men and Orange Wave)

11:01 AJ Bell Great South Run Green Wave start

11:27 AJ Bell Great South Run Pink Wave start

*All timings are subject to change, and confirmed start times will be released closer to the event date and communicated to all entrants by Great Run.

Start Times

Your start time and wave allocation will be based on your estimated finish time when you enter. You can determine what wave you are in by looking at your race number, which you will receive in your race pack.

Age Requirements

Great South Run entries are open to runners aged 16 & over for the 10 Mile event and, and 14 & over for the 5k.

The Junior Race for children aged 9 - 15. The Mini race is for children aged 3 - 8, all Mini entrants must run with a parent.

Race Packs

Race numbers will be included in your race pack which will be sent to entrants approximately 2 weeks before the event. This will include your timing chip, wave colour, arrival time, and approximate start time.

Once you have received your race pack, you must read all the information as this is important preparation and will make sure you enjoy your day.

Bag Drop

A self-service bag drop will be available for all runners on event day. All runners need to fill out their bag label (which is detached from their race number) and attach it to their bag before dropping it off. There will be security staff present but the organisers cannot accept any responsibility for lost/stolen items.

Live Photos

Your official race photos from the run will go LIVE the moment you pass a MarathonPhotos.Live photographer at points around the course.

Share your race number with family and friends and they can register to be notified as soon as your photos are online, as well as track your progress around the course.

Results

Results will be published here after the event.