About 20,000 people have taken part in the annual 10-mile (16km) Great South Run in Portsmouth. Elite male and female runners, along with fast-paced club competitors, led the the first wave from Southsea in the world’s biggest race of its length.
How big is the Great South Run?
10 mile
The Run. The South coast’s biggest and best running event takes place in Portsmouth over a fast and flat 10 mile route.
Who won the Great South Run?
Good conditions in Portsmouth as thousands of runners enjoy the annual 10-mile event. Athletics couple Lily Partridge and Ben Connor claimed victory in the Great South Run over 10 miles in Portsmouth on Sunday.
When was the first Great South Run?
1990
Channel 5 broadcast the Great South Run every year until 2019. The event is currently untelevised.
| Great South Run | |
|---|---|
| Primary sponsor | Simplyhealth |
| Established | 1990 |
| Course records | Men: Joseph Ebuya 45:15 Women: Sonia O’Sullivan 51:00 |
| Official site | Great South Run |
Can you wear headphones during the Great North Run?
Can I wear headphones and listen to music while I run? You can, yes.
What is the largest parkrun?
| Bushy Parkrun | |
|---|---|
| Event type | Multi-terrain |
| Distance | 5 kilometres (3.1 miles) |
| Established | 2 October 2004 |
| Course records | Andrew Baddeley 13:48 (2012) Justina Heslop 15:58 (2011) |
How many people run the great race?
This year marks the 45th anniversary of the event which includes two days of events for runners of all levels and ages. Organizers expect nearly 10,000 participants from 30 states, plus runners from Canada and Germany. “Mayor Caliguiri, in 1977, started it to get Pittsburghers out and moving as a community fun run.
How long does it take to run 10 miles on average?
So the average runner will run 10 miles in 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour and 50 minutes.
How much is the Great South Run?
Great South Run 2022 | £30 tickets | Sport Portsmouth.
What is the prize money for the Great Manchester run?
2022 Great Manchester Run (10k) 2022 Great North Run. 2022 Great Scottish Run (HM)
Prize Money.
| Position | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | £1,500 + entry into 2023 event | £1,500 + entry into 2023 event |
| 2nd | £1,250 + entry into 2023 event | £1,250 + entry into 2023 event |
| 3rd | £750 + entry into 2023 event | £750 + entry into 2023 event |
| 4th | £500 | £500 |
Can you track runners in Great South Run?
We suggest you use a tracking app to log your running activity during your challenge – any tracking app or watch can be used. You also have the option of using our online tracker to log each run as you go so that you can see a record of your progress.
How long does the Great South Run last for?
Great South Run – Portsmouth, UK – 10/16/2022 – My BEST Runs – Worlds Best Road Races. The Great South Run is an annual 10 miles (16.09 km) road running race which takes place in Portsmouth, United Kingdom providing an intermediate distance between the ten kilometre and the half marathon runs.
Can I transfer my Great South Run place?
In events where we offer multi distances, participants can transfer to the shorter distance (subject to there being capacity within the event). Transfer up to a longer distance is not permitted. Contact us here to request this.
Are there toilets on the Great North Run?
There are drinks stations throughout to help runners stay hydrated. There are also toilets, for if you are caught short and want to avoid emulating Paula Radcliffe, who once took a very public pitstop during the London Marathon. The course also has showers to help runners cool off during the half-marathon.
What is the average finish time for Great North Run?
2 hours 12 minutes and 19 seconds
According to the event organisers at Newcastle City Council and Gateshead Council, the run typical lasts for four hours, taking into account the first and last runners across the line. The average time to run the complete route averaging at 2 hours 12 minutes and 19 seconds.
Why do elite runners not listen to music?
Elite runners do not listen to music in races because they need to concentrate on their own bodies and hear their competitors, and some die-hard, old-school runners follow suit. Those runners – who prefer the sound of the crowd or their own breathing over, say, “Fergalicious” – cheered the headphone ban.
What is the fastest ever parkrun?
Runners can travel to and complete any Parkrun, those that travel are termed “tourists” and can complete challenges. The male record holder is Andrew Baddeley with a time of 13 minutes and 48 seconds. The female record holder is Caitlin Adams with a time of 15 minutes and 38 seconds.
What is the flattest parkrun?
Cardiff parkrun, Wales
Cardiff is one of the most established parkrun events in the world, having earlier this year celebrated it’s 10th birthday. And unsurprisingly, being a riverside trail, the course is incredibly flat and offers PB potential.
How many people completed 500 parkruns?
50 people
There are 50 people in the world who have hit the 500 parkrun milestone, and 11 of us are females.
What is the hardest race to run?
The world’s ten toughest trail runs
- Jungle Marathon (Brazil)
- Tor des Géants (Italy)
- Ultra-Trail Du Mont Blanc (France/Italy/Switzerland)
- La Ultra 333 (Indian Himalayas)
- Transalpine Run (Germany/Italy/Austria)
- The Grand Raid (La Réunion, Indian Ocean)
- Yukon Arctic Ultra (Canada)
- Hardrock Endurance Run (USA)
Who ran 189 miles in a day?
Kouros, 63, was in his prime in the late 1990s and yet he still holds a slew of world records. Still to this day, he’s run farther than any human ever has in 24 hours (188.58 mi/303.506 km, in 1997), 48 hours (294.212 mi/473.495 km in 1996) and six days (644.23 mi/1,036.8 km in 2005).