6 weeks to go until the Great South Run

The countdown clock is ticking for the Great South Run, one of the UK’s biggest and best events .

Enjoyed by serious athletes and fun runners alike, this inclusive event is about more than just running, and has something for all ages and abilities.

Starting and finishing on the glorious seafront, the event provides stunning running at every turn with breathtaking views of the Isle of Wight and passing iconic landmarks including the Historic Dockyard, HMS Victory and Southsea Castle.

What’s new for 2022

Don’t just turn up and run, join in the fun! Need help to get your adrenalin pumping ahead of the start? There’s a live DJ on the start line to boost energy levels ahead of the event, setting the scene for all of the exciting music zones and cheering squads along the route.

If you are aiming for a PB, then timed pacers will help you hit your stride – and brand new for this year, the pacers will be pumping out tunes all along the course to keep spirits up and those legs pumping.

Another new feature is the Power Thru zone – get ready for the noise, the cheers, the tunes and of course the high fives. You’ve got the option to Run through or sidestep this zone: the question is, are you in our out?

In fact, there are 10 amazing music zones along the route, helping you to find your fun as you run the historic route.

Good causes & great support

Charity fundraising, wacky costumes and crazy challenges is the norm at the Great South Run, with thousands taking on the 10 mile challenge in support of the charities closest to their hearts, raising millions in the process.

All runners can expect roars of support from the tens of thousands who line the route, but the charity cheering zones are renowned for their epic support – cheering, clapping and hollering runners names as the pass – providing that extra spring in the step.

The finish line isn’t the end

Keep the celebrations going beyond the finish line in the new Apres Run zone, another brand new addition to this year’s event. Food, drink, friends and fun … this is the way to keep the feel-good high from your run going long after the hard work stops.

Better still, a Heart DJ Truck will be pumping out Heart Club Classics to keep runners revelling in their achievement.

Sneak peak – this year’s medals and t-shirts

It’s the worth all hard work, sweat and perhaps even tears! Everyone who crosses the famous Great South Run finish line is rewarded with some pretty special finisher goodies to take home and wear continuously.

The medals are bigger and better than ever before and the t-shirts are the snazziest around. Don’t forget to capture those all-important medal selfies.

More than just a runners’ race

While there are goals, and golds, to be had there’s also fun for all ages, with the popular 5k event (ages 15+) and the Junior & Mini events taking place on Saturday 15 October.

If you’re not ready to take on a 10 mile distance, then the Great South 5k is the perfect way to experience amazing sea views and race day atmosphere along a shorter, fast and flat route.

The kids taking centre in the Mini and Junior events. Runners aged 3-15 can enjoy the big event experience with cheering supporters the whole way round, and a very special medal waiting at the finish. The next running superstar could be in your family, so sign them up and inspire them to get running!

It’s not too late to join in

There’s still time to be part of something special – join us on 15 & 16 October for an inclusive celebration of running, with music blazing, crowds buzzing, legs pumping and fists bumping.

Find out more or enter at: greatrun.org/events/great-south-run.