Great South Run cancelled as organisers warn of ‘high tide levels’ and ‘potential debris’ | UK News

The Great South Run has been cancelled due to “high winds and rain” forecast, with the risk of “high tide levels and “potential debris” on Sunday.

More than 20,000 runners were expected to take part in the event, which was set to take participants along the coast in Southsea, Portsmouth.

Organisers said they had been “closely monitoring the weather conditions” but they had not improved enough for the event to be “safely staged”.

A statement read: “The forecasted winds and gusts compromise our event infrastructure including our medical facilities at the finish and around the course. This combined with high tide levels, potential debris, and the exposure along the seafront mean that we can’t guarantee the safe delivery of the event.

“We haven’t taken this decision lightly and have been liaising closely with the Met Office, medical & safety teams, local authorities and key stakeholders throughout the week to make the best-informed decision.

“We know how disappointing this is and we hope you can understand why this decision has been made.”

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