Great South Run 2025 sold out as record amount of runners sign up for event in its landmark year

The South Coast’s annual 10-mile run will take place on Sunday, October 19, marking a return of the event after last year’s cancellation due to high winds and stormy weather. Organisers of the AJ Bell Great South Run have now confirmed that entries have sold out for the run which will be marking its 35th anniversary.

Paul Foster, Chief Executive at the Great Run Company, said: “The AJ Bell Great South Run is a popular fixture in both the road running and athletics calendar, and we’re looking forward to a landmark celebration this year.

“Hundreds of thousands of participants have joined us since the inaugural event in 1990, building a wonderful history and heritage, conquering incredible challenges, and raising tens of millions of pounds. We’re busy working on plans to make it a celebration to remember and hopefully the best one yet.”

While the entries have now sold out, places could become available in the future. If you missed out on a place, you can join the wait list, where you can be the first to know if space becomes available.

Another option is to enter via a charity place and be one of many that helps to raise millions for worthwhile causes. Further information on how to join can be found on: www.greatrun.org/events/great-south-run/#run-for-charity

Although Sunday’s main event is sold out, places remain available for the AJ Bell Great South 5k, as well as the Junior and Mini Great South Run taking place on Saturday, October 18. Last year, these events all sold out well in advance and are expected to do so again.

The Mini event is open to ages 3-8 and the Junior to ages 9-15. Youngsters get a taste of the big event buzz and earn a t-shirt and medal for their efforts in these events.

To find out more about the event and how to sign up visit greatrun.org/events/great-south-run