- Sat 17 Oct 2026
09:00
Age 11 & over
£27-£30
- 5 km road running
Event overview
Expect beautiful views across the Solent, an incredible atmosphere, lovely fresh sea air and a fast and flat route.
If you’re aiming for a PB, this route will certainly give you a great shot at getting one. Whether you’re running for fun, fundraising for a cause close to your heart, or chasing a new goal, this is your moment to shine. It’s also the perfect running event if you’re just starting out or training for your first 5K event.
Highlights
- Run past some of the city's most famous landmarks
- Scenic sea views
- Music and entertainment to keep you motivated
- Run number personalised with your name
- Free training plans and support up to event day
- Bespoke medal, optional t-shirt and finishers' pack
- 10% off when you refer a friend
- Exclusive runner-only discounts via Rewards Platform
Event photos
Event video
- All fitness levels
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Families
- Spectators
Timetable
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Flat
- Marshals
- Navigation not required
- Out and back
- PB
- Traffic free
- Wave start
- Way markers
Overview
The course will start on Clarence Esplanade. From there, runners head towards Southsea Common, turning North through the common then along Serpentine Road before turning East to head along Lady’s mile. Exiting left onto Jack Cockerill Way, runners will join South Parade before merging onto Eastney Esplanade until the U-turn point just before the Coffee Cup. Runners then head back along Eastney Esplanade dropping onto Clarence Esplanade for the finish straight.
Map
- Coast
- Entertainment
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
- Goody bag
- Medal
- Training plan
Included
The medal
A shiny new, Great South 5k medal, an exclusive finishers t-shirt plus a finisher’s bag filled with goodies.
The discounts
Access to exclusive runners only discounts and offers via the Great Run Rewards platform.
Optional extras
The photos
Official event day photos available to view and purchase straight after the event, so smile for the cameras!
The T-shirt
You'll receive an exclusive AJ Bell Great South 5k (optional) event day t-shirt to keep as a memory.
Amazing event through and through. My only advice to anyone thinking of doing it is don’t think — do! But definitely train on the road, not just a treadmill, beforehand… I feel like I’ve been hit by a bus today 😂 Natalie H
Very well organised event with really good transport links and a super-flat course. Billy S
Great event, very well organised with a brilliant atmosphere all round. Lisa B
I liked the event a lot. My first time at the GSR and a very enjoyable experience. Spectator support was great and I’ll be coming back next year. I did struggle to find the luggage tent and missed the warm-up, but that was down to arriving later than planned. Overall, it was a great day. Monika K
First time — will definitely be back next year! Helen M
My first ever 5k and a great experience. Both my children did the Mini and Junior races too. A fantastic day out. Mark G
Loved every moment of this event. The atmosphere was great! Kate B
The location was excellent and spectators had plenty to keep them busy. Valerie C
Very well marshalled, well organised and with lovely views on a nice flat course. Jennifer P
A great South Run experience. The course hasn’t changed much over the years and local support is brilliant throughout. A good race and I’m glad to be part of such a huge event. Anthony Q
Reviews thanks to RaceCheck
- Age 11 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
Entry fees
Early bird entry fee
From £27.00
Entry fee
£30.00