The Great South Run is a spectacular coastal journey that captures the very best of Portsmouth and the South Coast, combining fast roads with unforgettable sea views. You set off alongside thousands of runners, the fresh sea air filling your lungs as the route sweeps through the city’s historic streets before opening up along the waterfront. With the Solent beside you, iconic naval landmarks in view, and crowds lining the route from start to finish, the atmosphere builds mile after mile, carrying you all the way home.

Whether you’re chasing a new personal best or taking on a 10-mile challenge to boost your fitness in 2026, crossing the finish line earns you the title of Holiday Hero. Every mile you run helps families facing some of life’s toughest challenges experience the transformative power of a holiday—making your run not just a personal achievement, but something truly life-changing.

In 2025, we received 8 applications from families living within a 10-mile radius of this iconic route. Due to a lack of funding, we were unable to offer a holiday to any of them. With your support, we can change that. 

The benefits of joining Team Holiday Heroes 

• A dedicated Family Holiday Charity contact
• Fundraising pack and materials
• A free Family Holiday Charity running vest or t-shirt
• Regular updates with fundraising tips
• Training plan
• An exclusive WhatsApp group to meet and support each other

Holidays give families space and time together – to laugh and have fun – as well as rethink, rebuild, and refresh. Be a part of making this happen for families in 2026.