Sat 18 Oct 2025 Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK

Great South 5K

Kicking off the AJ Bell Great South Run weekend on a route with beautiful views across the Solent, an incredible atmosphere, lovely fresh sea air and a fast and flat route with PB potential.

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  • Sat 18 Oct 2025
Southsea, Portsmouth
Great South 5K

10:00

Age 11 & over

£26-£29

  • 5 km road running

Event overview

The AJ Bell Great South 5K is back to kick off the AJ Bell Great South Run weekend. 

Expect beautiful views across the Solent, an incredible atmosphere, lovely fresh sea air and a fast and flat route – so if you’re aiming for a PB then this route will certainly give you a great shot at getting one. If you’re just starting out or training for your first 5K, you can be start-line ready in 12 weeks with the 5K training plan.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators

Location

  • Bag storage
  • Coast
  • Entertainment
  • Toilets

Route

  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Marshals
  • PB
  • Traffic free

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • Medal
  • Training plan
  • T-shirt

Entries

  • Age 11 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
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