AJ Bell Great South 5k
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The AJ Great South 5k is back on Saturday 18 October 2025.
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The AJ Bell Great South 5k is back to kick off the AJ Bell Great South Run weekend on Saturday 18 October 2025. Expect beautiful views across the Solent, an incredible atmosphere, lovely fresh sea air and a fast & flat route – so if you’re aiming for a PB, this route will certainly give you a great shot at getting one. It’s also the perfect running event if you’re just starting out or training for your first 5K event. You can be start-line ready in 12 weeks with our 5k training plan here.
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AJ Bell Great South 5k participants must be aged 14+ on the event day. A booking fee (£2.50 per entry) is applied at checkout. If you have any queries about Great Run events, see our FAQ page.
What Makes it Great?
Bespoke Medal, Optional T-Shirt and Finishers' Pack
Access Exclusive Runner-Only Discounts via Our Rewards Platform
Free Training Plans and Support up to Event Day
Get 10% Off When You Refer A Friend
Run Past Some of the City’s Most Famous Landmarks and Scenic Sea Views
Music and Entertainment to Keep You Motivated
Run Number Personalised with your Name
Event Timetable: 19 October 2024
Please note: Provisional timetable is subject to change
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What You Get
We have made the decision to introduce optional finisher tees to our Great Run events. You can choose to forgo a finisher tee shirt at the point of entry, and in lieu of this we will make a donation to the National Trust Woodlands Appeal. Find out more here. We will donate a portion of the fulfilment costs for each runner who chooses this option to the fund and commit that this donation to be approx. £20,000. To view our full Environmental Strategy, please click here.
Obviously you’ll have bragging rights for the forseeable, but you’ll also get:
