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EVENT CANCELLED

Please note that due to the high winds and rain forecast. the Great South Run 2024 has been cancelled. Visit the Great South Run website for further details and next steps if you had entered this year's event.

The world's premier 10-mile event returns to Southsea seafront in October 2024 - with a 5k event taking place on Saturday before the main event kicks off on Sunday. Entries to the race are now available.

The AJ Bell Great South Run is a flat, fast course along paved routes for the entire duration - which means it's perfect for setting a new personal best. The route will also take runners past some of Portsmouth's best scenery, including the Spinnaker Tower, Southsea Seafront and through Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (past Nelson's flagship HMS Victory).

It's not all about the big event, though. There are a number of other races taking part across the weekend, to suit all ages and abilities.

Saturday plays host to the Great South Run 5k, which welcomes those just getting into running or who feel the 10 mile route is now a little too much. It's a great entry into distance running - and there's not a hill in sight!

On top of all this, a number of high-profile guests descend on Southsea for the event. Celebrity participants have, in previous years, included Hugh Dennis and Iwan Thomas. There's also a number of famous faces pulling the starting trigger for both events, with previous guests including CBBC's Radzi and Team GB Olympian Lizzie Yarnold.

For more information on timings, routes and road closures, download the Great South Run 2024 Information sheet (PDF, 537KB).

Anticipated event timings:
08:00 Information Point opens
09:30 Assembly Zone opens for fast paced club runners and orange wave
10:00 Start of the Great South Run fast-paced runners and orange wave
10:00 Assembly Zone opens for white wave
10:30 Start of the Great South Run white wave
10:30 Assembly Zone opens for green wave
11:00 Start of the Great South Run green wave

Download the latest Public Transport Map for more information on getting around Portsmouth by bus, train, ferry and more.

Special Offers

We've teamed up with a number of seafront attractions to offer special deals and discounts to those taking part in the Great South Run, so you can extend your stay in the Great Waterfront City and explore more of the top things to see and do.

The D-Day Story

Don't worry about missing The D-Day Story as you pass it to reach the start line! Head back after the race and you can get 20% off entry.

Simply show this post to gain 20% off the regular walk-up admission cost to the museum this weekend.

Please note this offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offers or online tickets, or on annual pass upgrades.

The deal applies on 19 and 20 October only, but ask about vouchers at the front desk to use later in the year if you are unable to visit this weekend. Find out more about the museum at theddaystory.com.

Blue Reef Aquarium

There's 20% discount to be had at the Blue Reef Aquarium this weekend, too. It's an especially great offer if you're bringing the family on Saturday for the kids' runs and 5K events.

See the Blue Reef Portsmouth website for further details, plus opening hours and info on what you can see there on your next visit.

BH Live Active at Portsmouth Pyramids

Students can take advantage of a reduced rate on the annual membership price at BH Live, with the yearly cost at £250, or a direct debit price of £32 per month.

As well as entry to the Pyramids centre, a BH Live membership grants access to Mountbatten and Charter as well, where you can use the gyms, pools and classes (including Les Mills), as well as spa facilities (selected centres only). Members can also get exclusive access to BH Live Active
at Home, which provides over 1,100 streamed and live weekly classest. There's also easy booking on BH Live Active app.

Find out more and sign up at bhliveactive.org.uk/memberships.