Great South Run
From Great Run
- Date Sat 15th October 2022 - Sun 16th October 2022
- Location Portsmouth, Hampshire
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Great South Run, taking place from Saturday, October 15th to Sunday, October 16th, 2022, in the picturesque Southsea, Portsmouth. Organised by the renowned Great Run team, this iconic event features a unique 10-mile course that invites participants to run through the rich history of this proud Naval city. As you make your way along the stunning route, you'll pass significant landmarks such as the impressive HMS Victory and the historic dockyard, all while enjoying the beautiful seafront.
This popular televised event promises an unforgettable experience filled with high-energy entertainment zones at every mile, ensuring a vibrant atmosphere from start to finish. With limited places available, now is the perfect time to secure your spot at the start line! Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the Great South Run is not to be missed. Book with confidence, knowing that Great Run has you covered with flexible options in case of any unexpected changes. Get ready to lace up your running shoes for an unforgettable journey through history!
This popular televised event promises an unforgettable experience filled with high-energy entertainment zones at every mile, ensuring a vibrant atmosphere from start to finish. With limited places available, now is the perfect time to secure your spot at the start line! Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the Great South Run is not to be missed. Book with confidence, knowing that Great Run has you covered with flexible options in case of any unexpected changes. Get ready to lace up your running shoes for an unforgettable journey through history!
Great South Run
Sat 15th October 2022 - Sun 16th October 2022
Organiser's Description
Run through history on a unique 10 mile course that takes you on an unforgettable journey through this proud Naval city. Take in the impressive, HMS Victory, historic dockyard and the glorious seafront. Soak up the atmosphere and music from start to finish, passing high energy entertainment zones at every mile.
This televised event is a popular one and numbers are limited, so get in quick to secure your place on the start line.
We understand that there may be uncertainty over what is and isn’t going to be possible this year, but we want to give you the confidence to book your place knowing exactly what will happen if we can’t deliver the event as planned, or if you are personally effected by the pandemic.
In the scenario of a 2021 event date change or cancellation by us and for whatever reason, all entrants (including 2020 rollovers) will be automatically deferred into the subsequent staging of the event.
This televised event is a popular one and numbers are limited, so get in quick to secure your place on the start line.
We understand that there may be uncertainty over what is and isn’t going to be possible this year, but we want to give you the confidence to book your place knowing exactly what will happen if we can’t deliver the event as planned, or if you are personally effected by the pandemic.
In the scenario of a 2021 event date change or cancellation by us and for whatever reason, all entrants (including 2020 rollovers) will be automatically deferred into the subsequent staging of the event.
Races
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10 Miles
16+ Yrs Old
CLOSED -
5k Entry
CLOSED
Location
The Pyramids Centre, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO5 3ST
How To Get There
Portsmouth has an excellent public transport system, so please consider these options wherever possible.
If you live in the Portsmouth area then please consider using the bus. For local travel information visit travelinesw.com.
A bike park will be available within the D-Day Museum car park. For further information and cycle routes go to visitportsmouth.co.uk and select the Visitor Information tab.
Park and Sail with Gosport Ferry - one of the easiest and most relaxing ways to get to and from the event is to take the short ferry journey from Gosport to Portsmouth Harbour.
Runners should plan to arrive in the city by 8:00 to allow plenty of time to get to the start.
Parking
There is a temporary event car park on Southsea Common at a charge of £10 per vehicle.
There are several other car parks away from the main road closures which will minimise your exit out of the city and are just a short walk from the main event site. For information go to visitportsmouth.co.uk and select the Visitor Information tab.
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6 reviews
John
·6 years ago
Everything an event runner needs... except parking. Historically Portsmouth is an island, now connected with the rest of the mainland by a handful of roads, backed by some steep hills and cliffs. The impact of this geography is that as Portsmouth has grown, there has been nowhere for the population to 'spread,' which means the city is one of the most densely populated in Europe, which means that car-parking spaces are few and far between!
It is worth persevering to find a parking space however, or - even better - using public transport, as the Great South Run is genuinely great. The 10 mile distance makes it accessible to newer runners looking for a challenge while the flat course offers a PB opportunity for more experienced runners who want to stretch their legs. The course is closed to traffic, well-marshalled, has water and feed stations, and has plenty of interest as it passes through the historic dockyard and along the seafront. The presence of elite runners, such as Eilish McColgan in 2018 and 2019, is a rare chance for amateur runners to see their heroes in action... and, wow, Eilish McColgan is so much faster in real life than on a screen!
Online registration is easy and the administration on the day is excellent, with runners grouped by colour based on pace which means that every participant will be surrounded by others of a similar pace. There are plenty of toilets at the start / finish, entertainment at various stages around the course, mass warm-up activities, group and individual photos, bins for empty bottles and discarded clothing, and an excellent finishers' medal / goody bag combo.
My personal highlight, apart from seeing Eilish McColgan, was being cheered on by a couple of street-sweepers who had paused while cleaning-up discarded bottles at one of the water stations, which just goes to show how enthusiasm becomes contagious at such well-attended events.
In summary, I will definitely do the Great South Run again... but might try to balance it with the Great North Run first!
Lives up to its name... Great. I did this event last year. Back then it was my first “distance” run. Since then I’ve done a few longer runs, but was rally looking forward to coming back. What a come back. Managed to set my personal best for 10K, 15K and 10 miles - by 13 minutes. A great course and a great atmosphere.
A fantastic event all round.. It was the very first time for me to run at the Simply Health Great South Run and over a distance of 10 miles. The atmosphere was electrifying all around the entire course. Seeing Elite Athletes also taking part is also inspiring too. It was one of the best ever events I have taken part in to date. Everyone from the race Organisers down to the volunteers who put in endless hours and work to make it such an success in many ways. The entertainment everywhere was just the sight to inspire you on. The support from the crowd calling out your name was simply the motivation to keep you going right to the end. Overall I will give the Simply Health Great South Run a score of 5 out of 5. I will be definitely attending this event in 2020 and look forward to enjoying the unbelievable experience all over again. Highly recommended event to anyone.
Efficiently run event, nice and flat, good finishers goodies. Lucky with the weather again. Lots of loos, good elite field to inspire us. Fast course if a touch long. Good quality T-shirt and nice medal. Some Kelloggs and Clif edibles in the bag and a tin of tuna (give it to your cat).
Location
The Pyramids Centre, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3ST, UK
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