Great South Run

Run For Charity Registration Link

The AJ Bell Great South Run is probably the world’s favourite 10-miler, with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed.

Registration deadline: 6 October 2023
Withdrawal deadline: 22 September 2023
Registration fee: £30
Minimum fundraising amount: £300

Portsmouth’s supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way round, with blaring music, cheers, high fives, fist bumps all part of the incredible AJ Bell Great South Run experience. Plus, there’s a medal, exclusive finisher t-shirt and bragging rights at the finish line. There’s a reason 99% of runners say they’d recommend it to a friend – lots of reasons, in fact.

The route

Starting and finishing on the glorious seafront, the route offers a run through history passing iconic landmarks including the Historic Dockyard, HMS Victory and Southsea Castle along with breath-taking views of the Isle of Wight. Signs will direct you to the assembly area on Avenue de Caen and to the start line on Clarence Esplanade.

Raising vital funds for Dorothy House

Dorothy House relies on the support and generosity of those that take on incredible challenges to raise funds. Without you we couldn’t continue to deliver outstanding care to patients and families across our patch, so please do consider taking on a challenge like this to help!

What you'll get

Each participant will receive:

  • A FREE Dorothy House running vest or t-shirt
  • Our Running Handbook filled with fundraising and training tips and tricks
  • Dedicated support from one of our Community and Events Fundraisers who will be on hand to help with any fundraising or event queries
  • Any fundraising materials you might need to help raise funds for the Hospice
  • A huge round of applause as you cross the finish line
  • A shiny new, special edition AJ Bell Great South Run medal, an exclusive finishers t-shirt plus a finisher’s bag filled with goodies
  • Official event day photos available to view and purchase on event day, so smile for the cameras!
  • A tracking app, and your official result ready shortly after you cross the finish line
Sign up now!

We have places available for this event via Run For Charity and you can register for the Great South Run here. By taking one of our places for this event via Run For Charity you are agreeing to raise £300 for Dorothy House Hospice.

Already got your own place?

If you’ve already registered for your own place at this event and would like to support Dorothy House through your fundraising, please fill out this form here so we’ve got your details and can send you out your FREE Running Handbook and runners t-shirt/vest.