AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great South Run
Sat 17 Oct 2026 Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK

AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great South Run

Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.

2 races

  • Sat 17 Oct
  • #1 of 2
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth

Junior

10:23

Age 9-15

£22

  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sat 17 Oct
  • #2 of 2
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth

Mini

11:55

Age 3-8

£22

  • 1.4 km road running

Event overview

From the Mini (ages 3–8) 1.4km dash to the Junior (9–15) 2.5km challenge, it’s your chance to take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower all over again. Whether you’re running for fun, fundraising for a cause, or chasing your personal best, the AJ Bell Junior and Mini Great South Run is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.

Mini entrants (3-8 yrs) must run with a parent, each child should be entered into the event. Junior entrants (9+) do not need to be accompanied by an adult although this can be requested upon entry if required, each child should be entered into the event.

Highlights

  • Safe and secure route on closed roads
  • T-shirt for kids to run in and a shiny finisher's medal
  • Photo opportunities and official event photos to purchase
  • On-course music and entertainment
  • An unforgettable finish line experience
  • Plenty of cheers and high fives from local supporters
  • Event village with exhibitors, food and drinks to enjoy post-run

Event video

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Spectators

Timetable

Saturday

  • 5K, Junior and Mini races

Sunday

Timetable

  • 07:30 | Event site and Information Point open
  • 10:23 | Junior wheelchair participants and girls warm up
  • 10:28 | Junior wheelchair participants and girls warm up
  • 10:30 | Junior girls
  • 11:05 | Junior boys warm up
  • 11:10 | Junior boys
  • 11:50 | Mascot Dash
  • 11:55 | Mini purple wave warm up
  • 12:00 | Mini purple wave
  • 12:35 | Mini green wave warm up
  • 12:40 | Mini green wave
  • 13:30 | Event site and Information Point closes

  • Coast
  • Entertainment
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Event HQ

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 3LJ
UK

A gorgeous event to be a part of for the whole family. Loved it all!

Lovely memories made by completing this event and running with my child, both of us enjoyed it.

Brilliant. Such an opportunity for children to get involved in running and enjoy a sport all together.

  • Public transport links
  • Sustainability policy

Sustainability Policy

This event is in the process of updating its Sustainability Strategy in light of its collaborative approach and recent survey. Work to minimise the environmental impacts of this event will continue throughout this process, with particular focus on:

  • Reducing plastic
  • Reducing waste
  • Cutting carbon emissions
  • Responsible procurement

In addition, it is striving to improve performance even further by making sure that sustainability is embedded at the heart of the organisation and culture.

Trees not tees

Finisher tees are now optional. You can choose to forgo your finisher tee shirt at the point of entry, and in lieu of this the organiser will make a donation to the National Trust Woodlands Appeal.

The organisers 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 a minimum of £20,000.

Races at event

  • Sat 17 Oct
  • #1 of 2
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth
Junior

10:23

Age 9-15

£22

  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sat 17 Oct
  • #2 of 2
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth
Mini

11:55

Age 3-8

£22

  • 1.4 km road running

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