The AJ Bell Great South Run 2025 hosted the UK Athletics 10-Mile Championships with the very best British runners competed for victory in the elite men’s and women’s races.
Marc Scott of Richmond & Zetland Harriers was the winner of the Elite Men’s race in 00:47:21. Jake Smith of Pontypridd Roadents RC claimed second place in a time of 00:47:53 with Charlie Brisley of Newham & Essex Beagles AC in third place in AC 48:47.
The elite women’s race saw Verity Ockenden of Swansea Harriers AC finish ahead of the pack to take the crown in 00:56:37, with Kate Estlea-Morris of Aldershot Farnham & District A. C. in second in 00:56:46 andBeth Kidger of Brighton Phoenix finishing third 00:56:48.
Paul Foster, Chief Executive, The Great Run Company, said: “Congratulations to Marc and Verity on their performances today. It was a great line up of athletic talent which made for a thrilling race. The Great South Run has built an incredible legacy with countless incredible moments and achievements, and British and European records broken along the route. Our winners join a veritable roll call of British previous winners. It was great to be back after last year’s cancellation due to the storm, and today did not disappoint. It was a real showcase of the best of British athletic talent.”
The Great South Run which celebrated 35 years of running along the south coast this year has a rich history of memorable performances by British elite athletes, including Liz McColgan who won in 1995 and 1997, and Eilish McColgan whose third win of Great South Run in 2021 set her 10-mile PB of 50:43, marking the women’s course record, and European best for 10-miles. Other previous winners include Paula Radcliffe, Sir Mo Farah and three time winner Chris Thompson.
Following the cancellation of the 2024 edition due to a storm, the AJ Bell Great South Run 2025 returned bigger and better than ever, with over 25,000 runners of all ages take part in an amazing weekend of running, cheered on by the unbeatable 75,000 Pompey supporters who lined the course despite the weather. A estimated £4million was raised for charity.
