The cancellation of the AJ Bell Great South Run on 20 October 2024 due to Storm Ashley left a great big 10-mile-sized hole in the South of England running calendar, although the Great South 5K and Junior events went ahead the previous day.

Great South Run organisers are aware of pent-up interest in the 35th edition scheduled for Sunday 19 October 2025 and are encouraging runners who are keen to compete in the world’s favourite 10-miler to apply for Priority Access ahead of entries opening in January. Places are on sale now for the Great South 5K, Great South Junior and Great South Mini events on Saturday 18 October.

With limited places available due to the majority of 2024 participants choosing to roll their places over a Priority Access process is available giving everyone who registers a 24-hour head start to secure an entry for the 10-mile event in 2025.

The AJ Bell Great South Run welcomes over 25,000 runners each year and more than 10,000 chose to log their 10-mile distance virtually in 2024 with each participant receiving a Great South Run finisher t-shirt and medal free of charge.

Paul Foster, Chief Executive at The Great Run Company, said: “We were delighted so many chose to complete the 10-mile distance with us virtually, conquering the challenge and continuing to raise vital funds for charities big and small.  It’s fantastic so many T-shirts and medals were claimed and will be worn with pride before the next chance to earn one in October 2025.

“This participant spirit is exactly why the Great South Run is such a landmark event each year, and it’s a testament to how popular the event is when so many have chosen to roll their entry over and join us on the start line in 2025."

Organisers also confirmed a small change in route at the beginning of the 2025 Great South Run course due to sea defence works on Clarence Esplanade. Most of the route will remain the same, taking in the inspiring history, salty air, and sea views that make it such an iconic event.

For more information and to register for Priority Access visit Great South Run here.

Past results and race reports are at the runABC South race listing here.

Photo courtesy of Great South Run