Great South Run Weekend 2025

Saturday, 18 October and Sunday, 19 October 2025
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Will you support local Hospice care by taking on the most iconic race in the South of England?

Is the Great South Run on your bucket list? Why not take part in aid of the Rowans Hospice?

Set off on the glorious seafront, breathing in the sea air, and run through history, passing iconic landmarks including the Historic Dockyard, HMS Victory, and Southsea Castle along with breathtaking views of the Isle of Wight. 

The weekend includes a variety of races, there is something for the whole family – Or why not run as a team; take on the challenge with your friends or work colleagues:

  • Minis 1.2km Dash (ages 3-8) – must run with a parent
  • Juniors 2.5km Challenge (ages 9-15)
  • 5km Run (ages 14+)
  • 10 mile Great South Run (ages 14+)

By signing up to support the Charity, you will receive the following in return:

  • Incredible support from our fundraising team throughout your training and fundraising.
  • We will also be there on the day to cheer you on from the Rowans Hospice Cheer Point. Come and take your photo before the race with us, it’s a great location for friends and family to join us and cheer you on.
  • Rowans running vest or t-shirt (can be collected from Hospice or sent to your local Rowans Retail Shop)
  • You’ll also have access to the AJ Bell Great South Run tracking app for friends and family to track your progress and access to exclusive discounts. 
  • Exclusive AJ Bell Great South Run merch.
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Charity Bond Places Available

We have a limited number of charity bond places available – book your place now to guarantee your spot at better than half price!

Please fill in this form to enquire about charity bond places.

Good luck!

Bond Place Form

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Non-bond places - How to sign up

Step 1 – Book your place at Great South Run offical website and choose Rowans Hospice as your Charity.
Step 2 – Let us know you have chosen to ‘Run For Rowans’ by clicking the button below. Our Fundraising Team will then be in touch to offer you lots of support and encouragement.
Step 3 – Create your Just Giving or Enthuse page and share with your friends and family supporting you!
Step 4 – Count down to the day!

Good luck!

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Cheer Point Map

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Online Fundraising

You may have been asked to create an Enthuse Fundraising page when you registered for the Great South Run Weekend. Setting up a fundraising page with Enthuse is quick and simple, making it easy to share your story with friends and family near and far, and raise vital support for Rowans Hospice. 

If you have not set up your page, you can do this by clicking the button below and select the blue “Fundraise for us” button.

Set up your Enthuse page

If you prefer to use JustGiving to fundraise, you can do so by setting up your page via the button below.

Set up your JustGiving page

Sponsorship Form

If you would like to download a sponsorship form, please click the button below.

SPONSORSHIP FORM

Training Plans

Please click below to download the training plan best suited to you.

Beginner  Improver Run Walk

  •  18 October 2025 - 19 October 2025
     8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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