The Junior & Mini Great South Run events are back in 2024!
It’s not just grown-up runners who love to be by the seaside – mini and junior runners love it, too!
Give younger athletes a taste of that big event buzz with an entry into the AJ Bell Mini (3-8) or Junior (9-15) Great South Run and kickstart a lifelong love of being active.
With crazy costumes, music and so much more, you’re guaranteed a fantastic day out, plenty of sea air and an unforgettable finish line feeling.
Happening on the day before the Great South Run, on top of lots of high fives and cheering supporters and an incredible sense of achievement, all runners will get:
See the highlights video from last year's event here.
And have a look at the route maps here.
For these events sign up directly with the event organisers via their webpage and then please let us know by completing this short form.
Date: Saturday, 19th October 2024
Location: Portsmouth
Registration fee: Mini & Junior entry £19 payable direct to the event organisers.
Minimum sponsorship pledge: There's no minimum sponsorship - just raise whatever you can!
Please note that Shine does not have any charity places in the Junior & Mini Great South Runs - it's necessary to sign up with the organisers to get places.
When your child joins #TeamShine you will receive:
Please read the information on the organiser's website here.
Mini entrants (3-8 yrs) must run with a parent, each child should be entered into the event. When you receive your child's race number there will be an adult race bib with it. If both parents wish to run with their child, then you can collect another adult bib on the day from the event's Information Point.
Junior entrants do not need to be accompanied by an adult although this can be requested upon entry if required, each child should be entered into the event.
For more info about the event please click here and see the FAQs here.
If you have any questions for our Fundraising Team, get in touch by completing our enquiry form.
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