Date: Sunday 19 October 2025 Location: Southsea - Portsmouth Distance: 10 miles
Favourably flat and fast and situated just a few steps from the Solent, the annual Great South Run is one of the world’s most prized 10 mile races. Weaving around Portsmouth and Southsea and offering fine views of the Isle of the Wight, the Great South Run is a stand-out feature in the UK racing calendar.
Charity Place
Pay a £20 registration fee to secure your charity place and then pledge to raise a minimum sponsorship of £200 by one month after the event. A charity place with Diabetes UK gives you dedicated fundraising and training support from our team and a free running vest.
If you have bought your own place in the event, directly from the Great South Run organisers, you can still join the Diabetes UK Team. You’ll get all the benefits like a free running vest, training and fundraising advice. There’s no minimum sponsorship requirement, we just ask you to raise as much as you can for Diabetes UK.
"I had started not really knowing what I was capable of, if indeed I would be able to stay fit, well and complete it. The person that began that challenge was not the same person who finished. I had more confidence. I was stronger, fitter and believed in myself. I had enjoyed fundraising and flying the Diabetes UK flag so much that I realised I couldn’t give it up! So, I carried on running."
Lucy runs marathons in memory of her brother James, who passed away from diabetic ketoacidosis.
We're with you every step of your fundraising journey so you can smash your target. Once you've signed up, we'll send you everything you need to get going.
