Event Type:Running
Great South Run
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Location:Portsmouth
Distance:10 miles
Registration fee:£25
Fundraising target:£300
Event date:18th Oct 2026
Run the 2026 Great South Run as part of our #WishHero team because every child deserves to wish for more than a life defined by illness.
The AJ Bell Great South Run is the world’s favourite 10-miler, with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed. Portsmouth’s supporters will keep your spirits and motivation high, with blaring music, cheers and high fives, all a part of the incredible AJ Bell Great South Run experience.
By becoming a #WishHero in the 2026 Great South Run, you have the power to make a wish come true for a critically ill child, allowing families to create lasting memories that they will treasure forever - no matter what the future holds.
Registration Options
Charity Place
Sign up for a Charity Place directly through Make-A-Wish here. Pay a registration fee of just £25, set a fundraising target of £300, a be a part of the #WishHero team for 2026!
Own Place
Got your own place in the race? Why not join our team for free, set your own fundraising target, and be a 2026 #WishHero.
How we'll support you
- A free #WishHero running top and fundraising pack
- Access to our online training hub and app
- Regular support emails, key information and fundraising tips
- Any fundraising materials you may require
- Dedicated member of the Events Team to help
Why run for us in the Great South Run?
By supporting Make-A-Wish UK and becoming a #WishHero in the Great South Run 2026, you'll be transforming the lives of children like Aiden from Portsmouth. He wished to have a gaming PC because a world of ‘make-believe’ helped him cope after he was so traumatised by treatment that he stopped talking whenever he was in hospital. This was all made possible because of #WishHeroes like you.
Please take a second to share Aiden's wish