Great South Run


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Event Details

When: 18 October 2026
Where: Portsmouth, England
Distance: 10 miles
Registration fee: £25 (+ booking fee)
Minimum sponsorship: £250

Event Highlights

  • Run for a cause: Your participation directly supports the work of the MS Trust and everyone affected by MS. Together, we can make sense of MS. 
  • Scenic route: Starting and finishing at the glorious seafront, taking in the cities history, salty air and beautiful shoreline views. 
  • Cheering crowds: 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.

Register for 2026

Click below to register for the Great South Run 2026!

Please read the terms and conditions below before registering.

Terms & Conditions

By signing up to this event I declare that:

  1. I will participate in the Great South Run 2026 on Sunday 18 October 2026 on behalf of Multiple Sclerosis Trust.
  2. I will raise a minimum of £250 in sponsorship for MS Trust with the objective being to raise as much sponsorship as possible.
  3. I will return all sponsorship money to MS Trust by 18 December 2026.
  4. If I cannot participate due to injury or illness I will let MS Trust know immediately.
  5. I will be over 16 years of age at the date of the Great South Run 2026, I can confirm that to the best of my knowledge my general state of health and fitness is good, and I understand that I am taking part in the Great South Run 2026 at my own risk.
  6. I give permission for MS Trust to use any photographs/videos in which I may appear for publicity purposes - this can include reporting on the event, informing people about MS Trust, advertising future fundraising events. If you would like to opt out of this, please email fundraising@mstrust.org.uk

What you will get

If you register for the Great South Run for the MS Trust you will receive:

  • Full support and guidance with your fundraising and training from our friendly fundraising team
  • Your own MS Trust technical running top for you to participate in and wear your support with pride!
  • Access to our training hub and training app for free. This includes a training schedule, information on injury prevention, nutrition and weekly countdown guides.
  • Live participant tracking so your friends and family know where to cheer!
  • Official photographs taken throughout the race and the finish line so that you can remember your fantastic achievement forever
  • Live entertainment throughout the course alongside cheering crowds to keep you motivated!
  • Water stations throughout the race.
  • Unique Great South Run finishers medal and goodies
  • Event village and Après Run post-race celebration located at Castle Field

Get in touch

If you have any queries about this event, please reach out to our friendly fundraising team at fundraising@mstrust.org.uk or give us a call on 01462 536 007

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is there a minimum age for participants?

The minimum age for participants is 16.

Is there a bag drop at the Great South Run?

Yes. Baggage buses are located in a marquee on Castle Field. Allow plenty of time for dropping off, and make sure you fill out your baggage label (found on your race number), detach it and fasten it securely to your bag before you leave home.

At the end, use your race number to collect your bag.

Accessibility Information

Unless stated otherwise on the event’s webpage, all Great Run events are suitable for wheelchair users. 

Please note that unfortunately hand cycles are not permitted.

There will be a question on the entry form that asks if you are a wheelchair user and if you will be participating in a self-propelled racing wheelchair or a standard wheelchair and will be assisted (pushed).

The events are staged under IPC rules and self-propelled wheelchair athletes must confirm to BWRA minimal classification race system. It is strongly recommended that only experienced wheelchair users attempt the course unaided.

For those who are an assisted (pushed) wheelchair entrant, both the wheelchair entrant and the assistant (pusher) will need to be registered to take part in the event. 

We can offer the assistant (pusher) a complimentary entry. Once the wheelchair entrant has secured their own entry, please contact the event organisers here to provide the name and contact email address for the guide so they can email them a complimentary online entry form to complete. 

Once entered the event, both will be sent a race number/timing chip prior to the event weekend and will be asked to line up towards the rear of the field in their allocated wave colour.

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