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What you need to know about the Great South Run 2026 in Portsmouth
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Thousands of runners and spectators are expected in Portsmouth for the weekend's Great South Run events, featuring a 10-mile main race, junior events, and a 5km race. The article outlines the weekend timetable, celebrity starters including Gladiators stars and Olympian Iwan Thomas, travel and parking advice, road closures, and key spectator viewing locations.
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- About 26,000 runners are expected to take part in the 10-mile race and supporting events in Portsmouth and Southsea.
- Saturday's schedule features the 5km race, junior runs, and the Mini Great South Run, with Gladiators stars Montell Douglas and Karenjeet Kaur Bains as official starters.
- Sunday's main 10-mile event begins with the site opening at 07:00, with Olympian Iwan Thomas starting the race before elite and wave runners take off.
- Travel advice includes using the park and ride service, on-site parking at Southsea Common, local train stations, and ferry services.
- Several road closures will be in place, including the A27 westbound from Emsworth to Langstone from Saturday night until Monday morning.
- Spectator hotspots include Southsea seafront, the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Gunwharf Quays, Victoria Park, and South Parade Pier.