Sunday, November 29, 2026
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The Victory 5 Mile is a single-lap road race run on tarmac roads and promenade paths in Portsmouth. The 2026 edition uses a new course that starts at Lakeside, follows the seafront promenade past the Mountbatten Centre, and returns to Lakeside to finish.
New Lakeside and promenade course for 2026
Seafront promenade running past the Mountbatten Centre
Start and finish at Lakeside in Portsmouth
Coastal city streets in the heart of Portsmouth
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Lakeside, Portsmouth
Lakeside, Portsmouth
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The 2026 edition takes place on Sunday 29 November 2026.
The race is organised by City of Portsmouth Athletic Club, which stages it as its flagship event.
Yes. The race is part of the Hampshire Road Race League, so it attracts club runners from across Hampshire and the surrounding area.
The 2026 route follows coastal streets and promenade sections through Portsmouth, starting at Lakeside, passing the Mountbatten Centre and returning to Lakeside. The surface is tarmac road and promenade path throughout.
Entry is offered online in advance through the registration link. The page does not confirm whether entry on the day is available, so check with the organiser before travelling.
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Sunday, November 29, 2026
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€21
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