More than 20,000 competitors pounded the pavements of Portsmouth, raising millions of pounds for charity.
The 33rd annual race in Portsmouth began at 10:15 BST on Sunday and saw entrants run a 10-mile route.
Runners began pounding the pavements at Clarence Esplanade, running through the Historic Dockyard past HMS Victory, before crossing the finish line on Southsea Common.The route passes many of the city's most famous landmarks Most people taking part were running to raise money for charity, although the event does attract some top athletes.
Zakariya Mahamed led the men's event with a time of 00:46:41, while Lily Partridge achieved the fastest women's time, completing her run in 00:54:04. Dale Muffet was the fastest athlete competing in a wheelchair, finishing in 00:52:57, with Ella Bouvard not far behind for the women, with a time of 00:53:43.Paul Foster, chief executive at the Great Run Company said the event never ceased to amaze him"Congratulations to all the runners, and a massive thank you to the unwavering supporters who lined the course," he added.Organisers have confirmed the event will return on 19 and 20 October 2024.
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