Great South Run 5K
Fast and flat 5K through Southsea with views across the Solent and the big event atmosphere of the Great South Run weekend.
| Date | Saturday 17th October, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Distance | 5K |
| Terrain | Road |
| Course Profile | Flat |
| Timing | Chip timed |
| Location | Clarence Esplanade |
| Town/City | Portsmouth |
| Area | Hampshire |
| Start postcode | PO5 3ST |
| Start time | 9:00am |
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The AJ Bell Great South 5K kicks off the Great South Run weekend with a fast and atmospheric race in Southsea. Starting near The Pyramids Centre, the route takes runners through the seafront area with views across the Solent and plenty of support along the way.
The flat 5K course is well suited to runners chasing a personal best, taking on their first event or simply looking for a lively coastal race. Its accessible distance and fast course attract a broad range of abilities, with the scale and atmosphere associated with the wider Great South Run weekend.
Runners can expect on course entertainment and an energetic finish line experience, with a finisher's medal and T-shirt included. The 5K takes place on Saturday alongside the Junior and Mini Great South Run, ahead of the main Great South Run weekend programme.
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Results
| Results | Status |
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| 2025 - Great South Run 5K results | |
| 2024 - Great South Run 5K results | |
| 2023 - Great South Run 5K results | |
| 2022 - Great South Run 5K results |
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- Chip timing company
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- Organiser’s website
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- Social/Other
- Pending
- Results pending
