Were you inspired by the scenes from the Great North Run at the weekend? The next Great Run event in England is the 35th AJ Bell Great South Run on Sunday, 19 October 2025. The main 10-mile race is sold out, but if you still want to be involved, Great South 5K places are available, and young runners can still sign up for the Junior and Mini Great South Run events.

The 5K kicks off the entire Great South Run weekend at 9:00am on Saturday, 18 October 2025. Expect beautiful views across the Solent, an incredible atmosphere, and a fast, flat 5K route. If you’re aiming for a PB, this race will certainly give you a great shot at getting one. It's also ideal for those stepping up from parkrun and dipping their toes in competition waters!

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The AJ Bell Great South 5K route starts and finishes near the Pyramids Centre on Clarence Esplanade, Southsea. Runners will pass the D-Day Museum and skirt around the Skate Park before a final out-and-back section on Eastney Esplanade, between the Canoe Lake and the ocean.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or taking your first steps into the world of running, this is your chance to be part of something truly special. This year marks 35 years of the iconic Great South Run, and the celebrations promise to be bigger and better than ever.

The scenic Great South 5K is the perfect event for beginners looking for their first taste of race day, families wanting to run together or experienced runners. Whatever your goal, you’ll enjoy the same lively atmosphere, on-course entertainment and roaring crowd support that make this weekend one of the highlights of the UK running calendar.

Last year's AJ Bell Great South Run 10-miler was cancelled due to Storm Ashley, but the Great South 5K went ahead as planned the previous day. The 2024 winners were Chris Thompson (Aldershot, Farnham & District AC, 14:48) and Eve Bailey (Winchester & District AC, 18:35) as 46 athletes posted sub-20-minute times.

If you want to celebrate 35 years of the Great South Run in style and be there for the biggest South Coast running weekend ever, sign up for the AJ Bell Great South 5K today and secure your spot before it’s gone!

For all the race information you need, click here.

Results and race reports are at the runABC South race listing here.

Photo courtesy of Great Run Company