Great South Run

For all the runners out there, the Great South Run is an awesome opportunity to enjoy a 10-mile run in Portsmouth. This year the event will be held on 30 October 2011 in Southsea, Portsmouth.

So mark your calendar on the 23rd of October with the 2011 BUPA Great South Run. The Great South Run is regarded by those in the know, as one of the premier 10 mile events in Europe. This is definitely not one you want to miss. The Great South Run attracts a huge field of runners and you can expect in excess of 15000 entrants for this year’s race.

The Great South Run is held on the Southsea seafront. This makes for a very flat, fast course. You will enjoy unbelievable views and the atmosphere is always superb. Don’t stress if you are not in top condition as the start is staggered with runners departing the start line at different times, dependant on their ability. So if you haven’t run a 10 miler before then the Great South Run is the ideal place to start.

A feature of the Great South Run is the charity aspect. Why not get in a good race and benefit your favourite charity at the same time? The following charities have guaranteed places for the 2011 Great South Run:

Marie Curie Cancer Care helps people with cancer and other terminal illnesses. You can help them care for many more people who wish to live out their last days in peace and dignity.

RNIB is the leading charity in the UK that assists people with sight problems. Every day more than 100 people start to loose their eye site. By joining the RNIB team at the Great South Run you will be able to assist these sight-impaired people.

The Breakthrough Breast Cancer Charity is a charity that is dedicated to helping to save lives and change the futures of those that suffer this devastating disease. Why not help to remove the fear of breast cancer for good by running with their team at the Great South Run this year.

The Brooke Hospital for Animals needs your help to assist working animals. As runners, you will appreciate the physical nature of exercise and working animals deserve all the help they can get. This is great charity to run for and I hope that you consider joining their team at the Great South Run this year.

The MS Society is the largest UK charity and is dedicated to helping those who suffer from this most debilitating affliction. Help them with their vital work by considering them as your charity team for the Great South Run this year.

Your options are vast and only you know which charity would best suit your needs. As a runner you enjoy the best of health and many runners know how debilitating it can be to not be in perfect health.

The Great South Run offers you the opportunity to help others whilst enjoying one of the most exciting 10 mile runs in Europe. So come on down to Portsmouth in October and see for yourself what all the fuss is about at the Great South Run.