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Great South Run 2024

The South Coast’s biggest and best running event returns to Portsmouth on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October! Soak up the big event experience by choosing your challenge and taking on either the 5k or 10-mile route. The Great South Run 10-mile route takes place in Portsmouth and starts and finishes on the glorious Southsea seafront, just a short walk from our hoverport. The route offers a 'run' through history, passing iconic landmarks including the Historic Dockyard, HMS Victory and Southsea Castle. With music and entertainment zones at every kilometre and some of the best (and loudest) crowd support, it is an event experience like no other. Want to be part of the action but not ready to take on 10 miles? The 5k is the perfect way to experience sea views and race day atmosphere along a shorter route. Or gear your little runners up for an event like no other with the Junior & Mini Great South Run – there’ll be encouraging tunes, high-fives, and a huge sense of personal achievement guaranteed. Whether you are taking part or spectating, fly across the Solent in under 10-minutes on the fastest ferry route across the Solent.

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  • Great South Run 10 mile event is Sunday 20th October. 
  • Great South Run 5k event is Saturday 19th October. 
  • Great South Run Junior 2.5km event is Saturday 19th October. 
  • Great South Run Mini 1.2km event is Saturday 19th October. 
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The best places to watch the Great South Run

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With the Great South Run just around the corner on 15 October, plus the Great South 5k and Junior Mini Great South Run on 14 October, it’s time to decide where you’re going to be to cheer on your family and friends running this incredible race. As one of the world’s most famous 10-mile running events, it’s a not-to-be-missed experience for runners and watchers alike.

Fortunately, we’ve got you covered. With both Southsea and the Harbour stations on the route through Portsmouth, it’s easy to get to some of the best viewing spots. So what can you find on the Great South Run route?

Landmarks on the Great South Run route

The route starts on Clarence Esplanade – Portsmouth’s vibrant seafront. After passing Clarence Pier, you’ll see Horatio Nelson’s Statue, pass Gunwharf Quays and the Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth Harbour station and through the Historic Dockyard where runners pass HMS Victory. The rest of the route passes Cathedrals, Castles and Eastney Beach, as well as Portsmouth & Southsea station , before reaching the famous seafront finish line.

Clarence Esplanade on the Great South Run route

Music Zones

With ten music zones on the route and two charity cheer squads, there’s set to be an amazing atmosphere wherever you go. In particular, keep an eye out for:

  • Bands on the Run : the very best bands and local musicians will provide the soundtrack for runners. Drummers, DJs and guitarists will have the watchers bopping, clapping and singing along!
  • Beats Boost : a DJ truck provides beats and bubbles to raise the roof (and the running) to the next level!
  • Charity Cheering Zones : join the Great South Run’s charity partners giving runners a motivational boost as they pass
  • Wave 105 Radio Zone : The Wave 105 crew provide an upbeat zone to give runners an extra skip in their step

Best places to watch the Great South Run

Portsmouth naval memorial.

Commemorating almost 25,000 sailors that served and died in the First and Second World Wars, this impressive column sits on Southsea Common and looks over the start line for the race. Once the runners get underway, you’ll find the nearby event and charity village as well as the finish line for when the runners come back.

Gunwharf Quays

Aside from being just a quick walk from Portsmouth Harbour  station, Gunwharf Quays is a great spot to watch the runners while they’re still fresh! It’s also a great spot to grab a bite to eat before and after the race (whether you’re just there to watch or celebrating with a finisher).

Victoria Park

Portsmouth’s first public park sits on the 3 mile marker and provides a beautiful open space to watch the run. First opened in 1878, you’ll find an aviary complete with peacocks and parrots, as well as a petting area with rabbits and guinea pigs – so there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained.

South Parade Pier

The final mile takes runners past the spectacular South Parade Pier, which reopened in 2017. Now with events, entertainment, food and drink, it’s a perfect spot to cheer on the runners in the final stretch.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Team up your day at the run with a visit to the museum of the Royal Navy. Watch the runners pass in the shadow of the HMS Warrior, or even from the deck of the world’s most famous ship the HMS Victory. Once it’s all over, head to the Mary Rose Museum to discover the remains of King Henry VIII’s favourite ship, or explore WWII history on board the M.33.

HMS Victory on the Great South Run route

After the Run

A group of runners at the pub after taking part in the Great South Run

Once the run is completed (and post-shower for the runners!), there’s plenty of spots to go and show off your shiny new medal. Portsmouth has plenty to do for all tastes – from afternoon teas at the top of the Spinnaker Tower to exploring the ship lifted from the bottom of the Solent at the Mary Rose Museum. Make a weekend of it with our 48 hour guide  to the UK’s only island city, or check out our destination guide  for more things to do.

Want to find out more? To discover everything you need to know about the Great South Run, or to sign up to run, visit greatrun.org/south

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Sunday October 20th, 2024 Portsmouth, UK Distance: 10 Miles · 5K · Kids Race Offical Race Web Site

The Great South Run is an annual 10 miles (16.09 km) road running race which takes place in Portsmouth, United Kingdom providing an intermediate distance between the ten kilometre and the half marathon runs. Launched in 1990, it is part of the Great Run series created by former British athlete Brendan Foster. It was originally held in Southampton, but the race moved to its current course after the first edition.

The Great South Run has become one of Europe's most popular mass participation races over 10 miles, with a record 21,000 entries for the 2009 race. Although the elite race is an IAAF Gold Label Road Race which attracts some of the most successful professional runners, it is not a recognised distance for purposes of IAAF records. World record holder Paula Radcliffe and 2007 World Champion Luke Kibet are among the past winners.

The 1999 edition of the race was selected to be the Amateur Athletic Association 10-mile championships that year. Paula Radcliffe won the women's race in 2008 in a time of 51 minutes 11 seconds, a new British record. Kenyan runner Joseph Ebuya won the 2010 edition in 45:15 minutes, which was a significant improvement upon the previous UK all-comers record held by the 1995 winner Benson Masya.

The Course:

Thefast and flat course of the world's leading 10 mile running event takes you through the iconic sights of Southsea and Portsmouth,includingthe Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, home of HMS Victory, past Spinnaker Tower, and finishes on the seafront with beautiful views of the Isle of Wight.

Starting and finishing on Clarence Esplanade in Southsea, the fast and flat course takes you through Old Portsmouth, home of the Portsmouth Cathedral, before entering the Historic Dockyard. Here you’re granted permission to run past the Royal Navy’s current naval ships, and some of the most famous in the world – including HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and the Mary Rose museum.

After exiting the Dockyard you reach the halfway point on Winston Churchill Avenue, before making your way back towards Southsea Common, where you’ll complete the final two miles on the scenic seafront.

The course is steeped in history dating as far back as 1212 and features charity cheering points, boost zones, bands on the run and unrivalled support from local residents and spectators.

Prize Money:

Prize money will only be awarded to elite athletes not athletes who run fast times from the mass start.

*British athletes can collect both prize structures.

Both Elite fields are restricted to numbers so apply early to avoid disappointment. Email [email protected] with details of qualifying performances, name, DOB and club.

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Portsmouth Hosts Over 20,000 For Great South Run

Scottish runner breaks Paula Radcliffe’s national mark and Sonia O’Sullivan’s course record on the roads of Portsmouth

Eilish McColgan ended her season in style as she sliced almost half a minute off Paula Radcliffe’s UK record for 10 miles and 17 seconds from Sonia Sullivan’s course record at the Great South Run with 50:43.

The 30-year-old also took nearly a minute off her 51:38 PB as she won the event for the third time on Sunday (Oct 17).

It was a day to remember for Portsmouth and Southsea as the South coast played host to over 20,000 runners for the Simplyhealth Great South Run, the world's leading 10-mile running event.

Saturday's Simplyhealth Junior and Mini Great South Run and the Simplyhealth Great South 5k were cancelled due to poor weather but the 10 mile event took centre stage on Sunday with thousands lining up on Clarence Esplanade for fun, fitness and fundraising.

Now in its 28th year, the Simply health Great South Run featured a strong British elite field with Chris Thompson and Gemma Steel taking the 2017 titles.

Thompson crossed the line in 48:32, followed by Matt Sharp in 48:35 and Ben Connor in 48:36.

Steel finished in a time of 55:25, closely followed by Lilly Partridge in 55:37 and her Aldershot Farnham and District AC teammate Charlotte Purdue in 55:43. The Simplyhealth Great South Run gave participants a scenic tour of Portsmouth, with a fast and flat course that has been graced over the years by world-class athletes such as Sir Mo Farah, Liz McColgan, Paula Radcliffe, and Sonia O'Sullivan.

The event, staged in the city since 1991, offers a unique opportunity to run through Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard, passing iconic landmarks such as HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and the Mary Rose Museum.

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Among those starting was paralysed fundraiser Claire Lomas set off on her toughest challenge to date at the Simplyhealth Great South Run this weekend, by attempting to walkthe 10 miles over 24 hours in a bionic suit.

Claire, who is paralysed from the chest down, crossed the start line on Sunday and hopes to finish on Clarence Esplanade on Monday morning, a full day after setting off.

She aims to raise tens thousands of pounds for the Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation from her #10in24 challenge.

The day also kicked off with the Simplyhealth Great South Wheelchair event, where seven selected participants took on a mile long course on Southsea seafront.

Double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes was the official starter of the 10 mile event and was joined on the podium by D-Day war veteran John Jenkins MBE, a supporter of the refurbishment of the city's D-Day Museum.

Dame Kelly is a Garmin Global Ambassador and took on the 10-mile course, along with a team of influencers from the event's official wearable technology partner.

Blind runner Dave Heeley also completed the UK-leg of his huge quest to run all 25 events in the 2017 Great Run series by crossing the Simplyhealth Great South Run finish line with his teammates.

Blind Dave has now ran a total of 240 miles in 2017 and hopes to raise thousands of pounds for the Albion Foundation and will travel to the Great Ethiopian Run in November for the final event.

Romana Abdin, CEO of Simplyhealth, said:" Today marks the end of a remarkable year, filled with amazing achievements by thousands of inspirational people.

“The commitment and strength shown by Claire Lomas is humbling and demonstrates that movement really is in our DNA. We are proud to be title partner in the Simplyhealth Great Run Series, and want to make activity accessible to all. Gus, One of our Simplyhealth Great South Wheelchair Event participants sums it up...

"It's been an awesome experience. The Simplyhealth Great South Run is such an iconic event so to be out there at the same time, doing the same thing as the able-bodied athletes is so important in raising respect and awareness for disability sports."

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Ready, set, go to the Portsmouth Park and Ride for the Great South Run weekend

11 october 2023.

Portsmouth is set to welcome the south’s leading running event, the Great South Run to the city on the 14 and 15 October. Portsmouth’s residents and visitors are being encouraged to plan their journey and consider alternative ways to travel to make the most of the weekend and avoid disruption.

The popular run attracts 25,000 runners to Portsmouth, and the 10-mile route journeys from Clarence Esplanade through Old Portsmouth and the Historic Dockyard, returning to Southsea via Canoe Lake.

Those travelling to the event are encouraged to use the Park & Ride PR3 bus, which will be running a shuttle service to and from Clarence Pier before and after the run. During the run, on Saturday the bus will go to Pembroke Road and on Sunday it will go to the city centre. One ticket is needed per parked vehicle, allowing up to five passengers shuttle bus access all day for £4. For timetable information visit https://parkandride.portsmouth.gov.uk/news.shtml .

Marshalls will be assisting in diverting traffic at the road closure points. If you are using the bus services over the weekend, please note there will be significant diversions which may affect your journey. Please visit First Bus or Stagecoach respectively for service updates.

Cllr Gerald Vernon Jackson, Cabinet Member for Traffic and Transportation, said:

“The Great South Run is a fabulous event, and always means a busy weekend in Portsmouth. We are looking forward to welcoming runners and spectators to our seaside city and are asking people to consider alternative ways of travelling including making the most of the Portsmouth Park and Ride, and walking, cycling or renting an e-scooter where possible.”

Anyone looking to travel in the city can take advantage of these top tips for an easier journey:

  • Use a Voi rental e-scooter (over 18s only), – visit voi.com
  • Rent a Beryl electric or push bike (over 16s only) – visit beryl.cc
  • Catch a first or stagecoach bus
  • Hovertravel is also an option, operating every 30 minutes throughout the day between Ryde and Southsea.
  • Consider the Portsmouth Park and Ride, which is found at junction 1 on the M275
  • Take a train where you can – be sure to check with operators for the latest timetables

For general information about visiting Portsmouth visit visitportsmouth.co.uk. For more information about the Great South Run, visit greatrun.org/events/great-south-run. For live Portsmouth travel updates, follow Twitter @portsmouthroads.

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Simplyhealth Great South Run: Everything you need to know

Great South Run race guide

The sibling of the world famous Great North Run half marathon – the Simplyhealth Great South Run takes place later in the year in Portsmouth.

With over 20,000 runners taking part, it’s one of the most popular races outside of London – and with great scenery and a bumper crowd it’s not surprising.

Here’s everything you need to know.

Great South Run: How far?

Great South Run: Everything you need to know

The Simplyhealth Great South Run is a 10 mile race (16.09km) - making it a pretty unique event. Great North Run is a half marathon, but its southern cousin whips off the last three miles making it an unusual challenge.

We have to say that the 10 mile distance didn't really get us excited pre-race, chiefly because it’s not a PB that’s on our target list – but it’s a refreshing step change that's going to have us coming back for more.

While substantially more than a 10K it’s still an attackable distance – but Great South Run still commands the respect needed for a half marathon. Working out how hard you can push yourself is all part of the challenge.

If you’re stepping up above 10K for the first time, or hunting for half/full marathon PBs later in the running season, it’s a great part of your training.

What’s the route like?

Great South Run: Everything you need to know

The route starts on the seafront in Southsea and then heads through the cobbled streets of the Naval base and then out onto the main roads. At 7 miles you can see the finish line, but you circle back around and finish with a fast straight, running down the esplanade to complete the loop at 10 miles.

It’s a lovely start and finish – and if you get the weather – one of the nicest straights in the country. If it’s lashing down, we imagine that would quickly become hellish and exposed.

In terms of race profile it’s wonderfully flat, with barely any elevation across the whole course. The highest point on the race is a whopping 23ft above sea level. Given the shorter distance it's possible to target some seriously aggressive split times.

And then there’s the support. Great South Run gets a superb crowd, and there was barely a section of the course not two deep with spectators.

On the route were two water stations and a feeding station at around 7 miles, which had a mix of energy bars, gels and the like.

Getting there, staying and leaving

The race begins and ends in South Sea in Portsmouth – so many will choose to stay in the city the night before. Prime location is anywhere on Clarence Parade – which has a number of large hotels, including the Queens Hotel which has a car park for guests.

If you’re staying elsewhere and driving in there’s very limited parking around the streets of Southsea, with most permitted for residents. Your best bet is the official car park on Southsea Common, although it’s £10 for the day – but given the lack of hassle after you’ve run 10 miles, it’s probably worth it.

For those driving in, the event means that main roads in Pier Road and Clarence Parade are closed from 6am on race day. So plan for traffic and find an alternative route in.

You can download the race guide here .

What about 2020?

The next Simplyhealth Great South Run will be held on Sunday 18 October 2020 and costs £43 – race entries are open now. Head over to the website for more info.

We took part in the Simplyhealth Great South Run as guests of Simplyhealth, whose plans help cover the cost of a range of health treatments, including physiotherapy, optician, dental appointm ents and more.

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Great South Run Race Recap 2019

Great South Run 2019 Race Recap

This was my second year running the Great South Run and the weather did not disappoint either year; it isn’t always sunny at the seaside but it seems that something’s shining down on Portsmouth during the GSR!

I didn’t leave enough time to get to the race this morning, meaning I had a bit of a last minute panic trying to find parking and ended up parking in a rather questionable spot. I hot-footed it to the start line, had to use the elite portaloo (after making sure they’d all used it) and had just enough time to watch the elite men start their race.

The plan for this race was to just run slow and steady, between 9.05-10min miles, my current easy pace.

Except for that’s not really what happened…starting at the front of the wave (I had to duck in because I was so late to the start!) meant that everyone else around me was going off like a rocket, and although I kept to the side and out of the way, I still clocked 8.30 min miles for the first 3.

I made a conscious effort to hold back and reduce my pave to within range from then onwards, including having a walking break during the water station at mile 4.

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Just after mile 5, I bumped into my friend Sophie and her running buddy, Charlie.

They were running a similar pace to the one I knew I should be running. So I asked if I could stick with them until the end. Soph told me she was really hungry. So we started the hunt for kids giving out Jelly Babies and looked forward to the aid station at mile 7. The race is sponsored by Cliff. And I personally don’t love their gels but I do regularly use their Shot Bloks. I wanted to grab multiple packs (they can get quite expensive when you’re marathon training!) but obviously just took the one strawberry pack.

They definitely gave a boost of energy. It’s quite difficult to fuel properly when races start so late (I crossed the start line at 10.35am). And there are waves going from 10.35 to 11.15ish, based on predicted time. There are also pacers groups. (Although I actually can’t find info on which times they pace.)

The course is flat, well supported and really pretty along the waterfront and around the lake – although a lot of it goes through residential roads.

There were only two water stations which I think is a little on a minimal side. And they were in bottles with screw caps which people were struggling to undo the lids as they ran. However, the volunteers were amazing. And there were plenty of people handing out sweets on the race course. Overall, it was a brilliant race and one I’d highly recommend to both newbie runners

With my disorganisation, I forgot to charge my Aftershokz. However luckily I had my iPhone headphones in my bag so was listening to my current Spotify fave – Big Booty Mix  (honestly, give them a go, these mixes have powered me through many of my runs this week, alongside podcasts and audiobooks).

We often focus so much on our watches keeping us on pace to go faster, keep moving forward. But they can also be really helpful in holding us back. Having paces that are slower than our ‘goal pace’ or speedy pace are helpful targets to work towards on our easy days. In fact the more I read about elite runners and listen to podcasts with them, the more I understand the importance of slowing the F down on easy days.

I have in the past had a tendency to have a number in my mind that I want to run under, even when I’m taking a race easy. Half Marathons I always want to run a sub 2. For today’s 10 miler I wanted to run sub 1.30. However that wasn’t on plan for my pace targets.

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Why do I care so much what I run in an easy race, when I’m not trying to go for a time?

I realised today that it’s the long goal is the only real thing that matters. And that each run and race in the lead up to that big goal, should be for the benefit and not the detriment of the training towards that goal.

There’s this fixation on time with runners, especially on social media. And whilst I share all of my training runs and paces – they’re all available on Strava . I actually didn’t share the time from the Great South Run in my initial post. I had people ask me about it. And so there’s a pressure to post ‘good’ times. Or times that we have in our own head as a ‘respectable’ time for us. Which is all ridiculous. Each run has a purpose, each workout, easy run, tempo and race. We can’t and shouldn’t race them all. Let’s let go of these arbitrary time pressures, and just stick to what we’re supposed to do.

So for those of you wondering, I crossed the finish line in 1.30.49.

Honestly with 2 miles to go, I thought about saying to Sophie and Charlie that I would meet them at the end. And push on to get that sub 90 mins. But what would be the point? I wouldn’t have done the run on my plan, it would have been my ego getting in the way. And with 6 or 7 months to go until my big BQ goal (no race signed up for yet…this subject gets it’s own post!) one thing I can control is my attitude and my ego.

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I was kindly gifted my place by Garmin, but you can enter next years race here . 

chloe

Love the last two paragraphs. 🙂 totally support those views, especially since I think I’ll be racing more next year, just to get race experience, and not every race can be one’s A race.

charlotte

Exactly! So glad it resonates! x

Leah

Your race recaps are the best! I have never done a race just for fun, and I would really like to. It’s hard for me to justify the entry fee for “just an easy run,” but races are about a while lot more than getting a fast time, aren’t they?

Also, are you going by Charlotte now? I saw your bib in the photo and your name when you responded to another readers comment.

Catrina

Great race summary! Also like your “Active Travel” section, some very useful information there. Thank you!

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The A J Bell Great South Run 14 & 15 October

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  Travelling by the Gosport ferry to Portsmouth is a great, stress free way to a void the road closures and traffic jams.    The crossing is just over 4 minutes long and then it’s only a short walk or jog from the Portsmouth Hard Interchange to the race area at Southsea Common.  There are also plenty of car parks near the Gosport terminal – click here for location details .  To avoid delays we’re operating a second ferry from 08.52 hours until 10.30 hours to cater for the event’s competitors and supporters which means a ferry every 7 ½ minutes.  Then again 13.22 to 15.30 hours for returning runners and spectators.”

The service operates from 05.30 hours until midnight on both days (if you want to get to the race super early or stay super late in Portsmouth after the race).

As well as the ticket machines which take cash and credit cards, the ticket office will be open from 08.00 hours until 16.00 hours.  Better still, save time on the day and buy your ticket in advance from the ticket office or ticket machines.  Click here for ticket office opening hours.

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U.S. climate outlook for March 2024

Meteorological winter is now in the rearview mirror, and once again, winter was largely a big disappointment for cold and snow lovers across most of the United States. Despite the first measurable snowfall in the large cities of the Northeast in about 2 years, winter snow totals in that region were again well below average, and temperatures across the country averaged above normal from coast to coast, likely resulting in the warmest winter in the historical record for the country. (NOAA will release the national climate summary for February and the 2023-24 winter this Friday, March 8). Cold and snowy weather can still occur during March, so let’s see what NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) predicts for the upcoming month. Will the mild weather continue or will Mother Nature finally deliver some cold and snow to the country?

U.S. map showing March 2024 temperature outlook probabilities

The temperature outlook for March 2024, showing where the average temperature is favored to be much warmer than average (orange and red), near average (gray), or much cooler than average (blues). Darker colors mean higher chances, not more extreme temperatures. White areas mean that there are equal chances for a warm, cool, or near-average March. Much warmer or much cooler than average  means "in the upper or lower third" of March temperatures from 1991-2020. For more details on how to interpret these maps, read our explainer  Understanding NOAA's monthly climate outlooks.

On February 29, CPC released its updated monthly climate outlooks for temperature, precipitation, and drought across the United States for March 2024. The temperature outlook favors well above normal temperatures across much of the central and eastern parts of the nation, with well below average temperatures favored in California and parts of the Southwest. The precipitation outlook favors well above average precipitation (rain and/or snow) across large parts of the western, central, and eastern parts of the country, with well below average precipitation only favored in small parts of the Upper Midwest and Southern Plains.

U.S. map of precipitation outlook chances for March 2024

The precipitation outlook for March 2024, showing where the average precipitation (rain and snow) is favored to be much higher than average (greens), near average (gray), or much lower than average (browns). Darker colors mean higher chances, not more extreme precipitation departures. White areas mean that there are equal chances for a wet, dry, or near-average March. Much higher  or much lower than average  means "in the upper or lower third" of March precipitation amounts from 1991-2020. For more details on how to interpret these maps, read our explainer  Understanding NOAA's monthly climate outlooks.

Below, I’ll provide more detail about the outlooks and discuss the basis for them. I’ll also examine the current state of drought, how it changed during the prior month and winter, and how CPC expects drought to change during March. Also, remember that the colors on the temperature and precipitation outlook maps only provide information about the most likely outcome, but other outcomes are still possible, although less likely to occur. More details about interpreting the outlooks can be found here .

The updated outlooks were produced considering the Week 1 forecast from the Weather Prediction Center (WPC), and CPC’s own Week 2 and Week 3-4 outlooks. Other tools that forecasters examined this month were longer-range forecast models such as the Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS), the Climate Forecast System (CFSv2), and products derived from these models.

El Niño began to weaken during February across the tropical Pacific as expected, but despite weakening, it was still categorized as strong, with impacts to the global climate likely continuing for the next few months. Therefore, it was again considered as the dominant teleconnection for the March outlooks. The Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO)—a conjoined area of heavy rains and clear, calm skies that travel the tropics together as a couplet—remained active, with its heavy rains located over the Indian Ocean at the end of February. Since computer models are in good agreement for it to strengthen and propagate eastward across the Maritime continent during the first half of March, MJO impacts also played a role in the March Outlooks.

Temperature outlook

The March temperature outlook favors well above average temperatures on a line from central Montana southeastward through eastern Texas and all locations eastward. In contrast, well below average temperatures are favored in California and parts of the Southwest. The highest odds for a warmer-than-average March reside in the Northeast, where probabilities exceed 70%. Maximum probabilities for below-average out West are more modest, topping out at less than 50%.

Well above average temperatures are strongly favored in the eastern half of the nation during the first two weeks of the month. Confidence is quite high in the Northeast, as the location of the MJO will favor ridging (jet stream shifted north of its normal position) over eastern North America during the first 2 weeks of the month, which agrees quite well with short-, medium-, and longer-range model forecasts. Although probabilities for warmth are lower, CPC’s week 3-4 temperature outlook also favors above-average temperatures during the end of March for the northeastern quarter of the country. With odds also favoring above-average temperatures in all CPC outlooks, probabilities exceed 50% in the Midwest, Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic states.

Odds for below-average temperatures encompass much of the Southwest and California. Predicted troughing (jet stream shifted south of its normal position) during the first 2 weeks of the month (also consistent with MJO guidance) should result in a colder-than-normal first half of the month. However, the longer-range outlook has more uncertainty, so averaged over the month, forecasters give the outlook fairly low odds.

Precipitation outlook

Well above average precipitation is favored across large parts of the nation during March, in areas stretching from the West Coast eastward to the central Great Plains and from the Gulf Coast extending up the Eastern Seaboard to southern New England. Probabilities for a wet March are highest across central and northern California, across Nevada and Utah into Colorado, and in much of the Southeast (exceeding 50%). El Niño background conditions and the MJO both favor above-normal precipitation in these areas, as do current computer model forecasts for both the short (Week-1) and medium (Week-2) range. The week 3-4 precipitation outlook also favors above-average precipitation along the entire East Coast and in parts of the West.

Well below average precipitation is only favored in small parts of the Great Lakes region and in western and central Texas. However, the probability for dryness in both areas is less than 50% due to “mixed signals” for precipitation between the first and second halves of the month. For the first half of March, CPC’s 6-10-day and Week-2 outlooks tilt toward normal or even above-average precipitation across much of the country, including these regions. The first week of March appears quite dry in Texas, while the week 3-4 precipitation outlook tilts toward below-average in the western Great Lakes region.

Drought Monitor

Drought across the continuous United States decreased from about 23.5% at the end of January to close to 20% by the end of February, with around a 15% improvement in drought coverage during the winter overall. Additionally, the percent of the country in the two most intense categories (D3-D4, representing extreme and exceptional drought) decreased from around 2.5% to about 1.5% during February, with an overall improvement from 7.5% in early December. The current amount of extreme or exceptional drought is the lowest amount since June 2020.

Map of contiguous United States showing drought conditions in late February

Drought conditions across the contiguous United States as of February 27, 2024. Only a few parts of the country were still experiencing extreme (red) or exceptional (dark red) drought. NOAA Climate.gov map, based on data from the U.S. Drought Monitor Project. For more on drought, visit Drought.gov. 

Precipitation during the winter was generally above average in the Pacific Northwest, in the Southwest, along the Gulf Coast, and in the mid-Atlantic, all resulting in drought improvement. The most significant drought improvement occurred in the lower Mississippi Valley, where improvements of up to 5 classes (and complete drought removal) was recorded. Drought removal was also observed in parts of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, with 3-4 class improvement common. Improvement of 2-3 classes and drought removal was also observed in the Pacific Northwest, while smaller improvement of 1-2 classes was recorded in the Southwest. In contrast, a drier-than-normal winter in the Northern Plains and around the Great Lakes resulted in drought degradation (up to 3 classes in the Plains). 

Drought Outlook

Although much of the nation is favored to have a wetter-than-average March, the monthly drought outlook predicts drought to persist across many of the areas of the nation currently in drought. Drought improvement or removal is only predicted in the Central Plains and Tennessee Valley, but drought persistence and even development is forecast across parts of the Southwest and Texas, in the Northern Rockies and northern Great Plains, and around the Great Lakes, all regions not favored to experience a wet March.

U.S. map showing the drought forecast for March 2024

The drought outlook for March 2024 shows that more area is expected to see drought develop (yellow), persist, or worsen (brown) than is expected to see drought improve (tan) or end (green). NOAA Climate.gov map based on data from the Climate Prediction Center. 

Improvement in the Central Plains and Tennessee Valley is consistent with forecasts for above-normal precipitation during all time scales relevant to the monthly outlook. In contrast, drought conditions extending from the Northern Rockies eastward to the Great Lakes are expected to persist with some drought development likely in Montana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan as snowpack is well below normal and soils have prematurely thawed due to the well above normal temperatures observed during February. The outlook during March favors below-normal precipitation is some of this region and equal chances (no tilt in the odds towards any category) for the remainder. Drought persistence and development is also likely in the Southwest and parts of Texas, as outlooks favor either equal chances or below-normal precipitation. Periods of strong winds and above-average temperatures are also possible, keeping evapotranspiration rates high for this time of year and also keeping the potential for significant wild fires above average.

To read the entire discussion of the monthly climate outlooks from the Climate Prediction Center, check out their  website.

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Tourists flock to Miami Beach for first big spring break weekend

Local, state and federal law enforcement have descended on Miami Beach to make sure things run smoothly this year.

By Niko Clemmons • Published March 9, 2024 • Updated 2 hours ago

It’s all hands on deck in Miami Beach for its first high-impact weekend of spring break this year, with the increased security measures.

As of Sunday, Miami Beach Police said there have been 143 arrests so far this spring break, which includes last weekend. A spokesman said the charges or motives were nothing out of the ordinary and that overall, everything is going well.

Every Thursday through Sunday in March, visitors and residents should expect curfews, security and DUI checkpoints, traffic, road closures and arrests.

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Barricades are up on Ocean Drive to make sure people don't get hit by cars and there will be no sidewalk seating on Ocean Drive from March 8-10 and March 15-17.

Colton Yeakley is on vacation but didn't realize he chose one of the busiest weekends to come to South Beach. However, he's surprised at what he's seen.

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“When we heard it was going to be spring break weekend we were like uh oh, but when we got here, there were cops and barricades, last night it was calm and safe,” Yeakley said. “We've actually been surprised with how calm everything has been.”

Russell Clark and his wife’s connecting flight to Los Angeles was delayed so they had to spend the night in Miami during Spring Break weekend, but they're also noticing the safety measures.

“I've been talking to different law enforcement agencies since we've been here, you all have 8, 9 different departments, but I think with the barricades and police barricades it's making people feel a little more comfortable, especially us,” Clark said.

Miami Beach said to expect significant traffic Saturday evening on EB MacArthur and Julia Tuttle causeways.

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The South's Best Travel Stops 2024

These Southern convenience stores offer everything from barbecue and biscuits to friendly service and family-run charm.

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When you hit the road to embark on a family trip to the beach, visit distant relatives for the holidays, or explore a new Southern small-town getaway with friends , there is the inevitability of needing to stop for three reasons. Firstly, to get gas. Secondly, to go to the bathroom. Lastly, because you’re bored and want a snack. Luckily, the South has been the founding ground of some of the best travel stops in the country, which our readers called out during this year’s South’s Best voting. 

Some of these Southern travel stops are known for impressive regional in-house foods , including barbecue and biscuits, while others are applauded for offering the cleanest bathrooms, friendly staff, and good prices. Moreover, many of these convenience stores started as a family business decades ago, and remain so today. There might even be a state-specific travel stop you've never heard of, but can certainly depend on for your next road trip.

Whenever you’re in need of a driving break or something other than our Biscuits & Jam podcast to pass the time, you won’t go wrong at these 8 gas stations that originated in the South and were voted the best of the best.

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This South Carolina convenience store has word-of-mouth popularity—particularly for its biscuits, and its fried chicken biscuits especially. You'll find plenty of locals stopping into Spinx for its hot-and-ready breakfasts each day, or telling newcomers to try it for themselves. The chain of more than 80 locations celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022, with founder Stewart Spinx then being honored with a road being named after him in the chain's hometown of Greenville to honor a lifetime of contributions to the community. 

7. Parker's Kitchen

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Parker’s founder and CEO Greg Parker opened his first convenience store in Midway, Georgia in 1976, and the chain has now expanded throughout Georgia and South Carolina, with plans to expand to Florida this year. Headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, Parker’s Kitchen offers slightly more hospitality-focused amenities beyond the basic gas station. At select locations, you can find in-house grab-and-go options, as well as a hot bar serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Additionally, Parker’s is known for its focus on charity. In 2020, the Parker’s Community Fund was created by a generous donation of $20 million from Greg Parker and Parker’s to give back to the communities where the company does business.

6. Stuckey's

Founded in Georgia in 1937 by W.S. "Sylvester" Stuckey as a pecan stand, this old-fashioned roadside store that your Southern grandparents might remember from their childhoods is still thriving and full of nostalgia. Known for its beloved pecan logs, Stuckey's still offers many sweet Southern delicacies you won't find at other gas stations, such as nut brittle, chocolate-covered confections, and kettle corn. Presently, Stuckey's boasts around 50 licensed locations across the South.

5. 7-Eleven

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Dubbing itself the "world's first convenience store" after its founding in 1927 in Dallas, Texas, 7-Eleven has since become a worldwide sensation with locations in over 15 countries numbering in the thousands. It's known for an impressive selection of ready-to-eat and in-house food and drink items, of which one is perhaps the most famous: the Slurpee. Each year on July 11th, the company gives out its iconic frozen Slurpees—which were originally licensed by 7-Eleven in 1965—for free in celebration of the company's birthday.

4. Circle K

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Circle K 's roots go back to 1951 when founder Fred Hervey purchased three Kay’s Food Stores in El Paso, Texas, which later became the gas station chain we know today and an internationally-branched operation. The dependable travel stop has made headlines in recent years for prioritizing its customers, even slashing its gas prices on the Thursday before Memorial Day to help out those hitting the road for the holiday weekend in 2023.

3. QuickTrip

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This Oklahoma-based gas station chain goes back to 1958 and became so quickly successful that there were over 40 stores by 1967. In 2021, the company opened its 800th store in San Antonio, Texas . Those who are loyal customers of QuickTrip —whether in their hometowns or on road trips—are quick to assert its supremacy of one classic gas station food: the roller grill. The QuikTrip Roller Grill goes beyond dried-out meats to include everything from taquitos and egg rolls to smoked sausage and hot dogs. You can also choose from in-house grab-and-go sandwiches.

2. Love's Travel Stops

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Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, Love’s Travel Stops has 642 locations in 42 states, and it remains a family-run company 60 years later. Aside from a huge selection of snacks that provide weary Southern road-trippers a welcome break—including a company-branded candy line, which includes everything from gummy bears and peach rings to frosted heart pretzels and saltwater taffy—Love's goes above and beyond by giving back to the community. All locations donate a portion of their budget to a local nonprofit of their choice, and Love’s participates in the Children’s Miracle Network. (To date, Love’s has raised more than $50 million for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.)

1. Buc-ee's

This behemoth of a convenience store, which started in 1982, might have been a Texan secret for a long time, but it's no longer confined to the Lone Star State—and folks throughout the South can't get enough of the souped-up gas station. Beyond the "cleanest bathrooms in America," you can expect unique amenities such as made-in-house food stations for everything including barbecue (get the brisket sandwich), fudge, breakfast tacos, kolaches (a Texan-Czech pastry), and much more.

Currently, Buc-ee’s has more than 45 stores, including in Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee with plans to open new stores in Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Wisconsin.

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Single orca seen killing great white shark for first time ever

A South African killer whale already famous for surgically extracting shark livers has a new trick up its sleeve—but it could harm shark populations.

An orca's Dorsell fin is bent it's body stands out in the clear blue waters.

An orca already famous for surgically extracting shark livers has a new trick up its sleeve: Killing one of nature’s most deadly predators all by himself.  

It’s the first time scientists have documented an orca taking down a great white shark solo. Starboard typically hunts alongside his relative, Port , near Cape Town, South Africa.

A great white sharks body is on the beach in sand in Mossel Bay.

The new footage, taken in June 2023 in Mossel Bay, shows Starboard killing a juvenile, eight-foot-long great white shark and removing its liver—all in under two minutes. The orca then parades past the videographer's boat with the bloody liver in its mouth.  

Orcas are known for working together to hunt even the largest prey , making Starboard’s behavior a marked departure, says Alison Towner , a shark expert at Rhodes University who led a new study in the journal African Journal of Marine Science .  

"Starboard's predation strategy here really surprised us," says Towner. "Previously, we observed him hunting near others, noting teamwork in securing white sharks and accessing their livers." (See 13 of Nat Geo’s favorite photos of orcas.)

Named for their bent dorsal fins—Port's bends left and Starboard's bends right—the duo, likely brothers, have dispatched sevengill and great white   sharks in the area since 2015 with a special technique: Tearing the fish’s pectoral girdle and carefully removing the calorie-rich liver, leaving the rest of the carcass intact.  

During the recent incident, Port was spotted nearby but kept his distance. Does this mean the siblings are learning to work alone?

It’s hard to say, there’s no doubt "Starboard's technique showcases the killer whale's power and experience," says Towner.

Solo sensation

Orcas, which live worldwide, are notably flexible and creative in their strategies to take down diverse prey, including sharks, fish, and marine mammals, Robert Pitman , a marine ecologist at Oregon State University, says by email.

For instance, to subdue larger prey, such as whales, some orcas may hunt in wolf-like packs.

Pack hunting has earned orcas plenty of attention in recent years. One Antarctic population engages in wave washing, during which the predators work together to make waves that push prey animals off ice floes . In Russia in 2017, orcas teamed up to take down a bowhead whale . And in Australia in recent years, scientists have witnessed groups of at least 12 orcas killing blue whales, the largest animal on the planet.

But orcas do hunt alone, too. Orcas off North America’s western coast “work mostly alone, but they stay together in a group for many other reasons and also often share the prey, the salmon, when one individual has caught one," says Hanne Strager, biologist and author of The Killer Whale Journals: Our Love and Fear of Orcas .  

But solo hunting of larger species poses greater risks. "Single killer whales are rare, and probably because cooperative hunting allows them to hunt more efficiently and to take a much broader size-range of prey," says Pitman. They’ll also work alone if they suspect the animal is vulnerable, such as being sick or young, as the great white was.   (See how orcas work together to whip up a meal.)

Regarding Starboard's remarkable achievement, "I'm not surprised, to be honest," says Simon Elwen , a killer whale researcher and director of the Cape Town-based nonprofit Sea Search.  

Since male killer whales are often about 13,000 pounds and the great white was about 220 pounds, “it's still a pretty one-sided fight," Elwen says.

Two Orcas from top view swimming together in teal blue water.

Bad news for sharks

But Starboard's new trick may have negative consequences for the region's sharks : Sevengill and great white sharks have largely abandoned South Africa’s southwestern coast in recent years.

After Starboard's June 2023 kill, Towner says, great white sharks left the area for about four months, then returned in smaller numbers. She's seen similar behavior after previous orca attacks.  

Unregulated overfishing poses a much greater threat to shark populations than Port and Starboard, Towner acknowledges, but orcas have added pressure to fish species already in trouble.

The absence of sevengills and great whites, apex predators, may have a ripple effect throughout coastal South Africa, she adds. For instance, it’s possible prey species, such as seals and fish, may increase in number. Other shark species, such as the copper shark, are already moving in to occupy the top spot, according to her research. (Read how reef sharks are in major decline worldwide.)

The orca team's "significant impact [on shark populations] shouldn't be overlooked.”

Meanwhile, Towner continues to be fascinated by the brothers and their confidence, such as Starboard’s liver-waving “victory lap.”  

"Why not be a little dramatic and enjoy your kill when you are this efficient as a predator, right?"  

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Thousands hit the pavement for 40th Annual Great Aloha Run

H ONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Thousands of runners hit the pavement this Presidents’ Day for the 40th Annual Hawaii Pacific Health Great Aloha Run.

The tradition runs back four decades and it offers something for everyone — whether you’re a serious runner, an occasional racer, or a walker looking to socialize with friends and family while raising money for dozens of local charities.

Participants could choose to run in-person or virtually this year.

Organizers said there are approximately 12,000 participants this year from 14 countries and all walks of life. The oldest participant is 94-years-old!

The city extended Skyline’s operation hours to help runners from West Oahu have an easier time getting to the starting line and back.

MORE: City announces extended operation hours for Skyline as runners lace up for Great Aloha Run

Heads up for drivers: Roads are closed from Punchbowl Street to Bishop Street and Beretania Street to Nimitz Highway.

The road closures took effect as early at 3:45 a.m. All downtown streets closed to traffic at 4 a.m.

Here’s a breakdown of the road closures in place:

And here are some tips which might make travel easier:

  • Ewa-bound traffic to Downtown will be diverted onto South St. and from there use South Beretania St. to Punchbowl St. to get onto the Freeway. Traffic on the elevated portion of the freeway should be light.
  • Avoid using the Middle St. and Dillingham Blvd. intersection, as delays on these streets may result from the closure of the Middle St. Interchange.
  • Google Map should have road closures updated. Use the map for alternative routes.

The 8.15-mile race kicked off at 7 a.m. at the Aloha Tower with runners headed toward Aloha Stadium.

Established in 1985, the race raises money for a number of non-profit organizations in Hawaii as well as scholarship programs.

For more information on the Great Aloha Run, click  here .

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    "The Great South Run is a fabulous event, and always means a busy weekend in Portsmouth. We are looking forward to welcoming runners and spectators to our seaside city and are asking people to consider alternative ways of travelling including making the most of the Portsmouth Park and Ride, and walking, cycling or renting an e-scooter where ...

  12. How to take part in the Great South Run?

    The Great South Run is a huge event that is held annually and this year, it will be taking place on October 15 and the site will open at 7am.

  13. Great South Run 2022

    The Great South Run has been the world's most famous 10-mile run for over 30 years, and each year it gets even better! Starting and finishing on the glorious seafront, the event provides stunning running at every turn and passes iconic landmarks including the Historic Dockyard, HMS Victory and Southsea Castle. It's a run for everyone, of ...

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  15. Simplyhealth Great South Run: Everything you need to know

    The Simplyhealth Great South Run is a 10 mile race (16.09km) - making it a pretty unique event. Great North Run is a half marathon, but its southern cousin whips off the last three miles making it an unusual challenge. We have to say that the 10 mile distance didn't really get us excited pre-race, chiefly because it's not a PB that's on our ...

  16. Great South Run 2019 Race Recap

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  17. Great South Run: Winners of elite men and women's races announced as

    The fastest runners in this year's Great South Run have been announced after the athlete's completed Portsmouth's iconic 10 mile route. By Joe Buncle Published 15th Oct 2023, 13:40 GMT

  18. Great South Run: Thousands of runners take part

    More than 20,000 competitors have demonstrated their stamina at the Great South Run. The 33rd annual race in Portsmouth began at 10:15 BST on Sunday and saw entrants run a 10-mile (16km) route.

  19. Great South Run 2023 road closures in place across Portsmouth ...

    This year, the 33rd edition of The Great South Run will take place on Sunday, October 15, with the 5k route (The Great South) being held the day before (Saturday, October 14).

  20. The Great South Run

    The A J Bell Great South Run 14 & 15 October. Travelling by the Gosport ferry to Portsmouth is a great, stress free way to a void the road closures and traffic jams. The crossing is just over 4 minutes long and then it's only a short walk or jog from the Portsmouth Hard Interchange to the race area at Southsea Common. There are also plenty of ...

  21. About 20,000 people complete Portsmouth's Great South Run

    About 20,000 people have taken part in the annual 10-mile (16km) Great South Run in Portsmouth. Elite male and female runners, along with fast-paced club competitors, led the the first wave from ...

  22. Northwell Health Great South Bay Run

    The Northwell Health Great South Bay Run is on Saturday October 5, 2024. It includes the following events: 1/2 Marathon, 10K Run/Walk, 5K Run/Walk, 5K Jogging Stroller Run/Walk, and Virtual Mile Challenge.

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  25. Your Guide to the Great North Run

    The Great North Run is also about personal achievement, personal goals and personal memories. This is your chance to put all of your hard work and training into practice on the 13.1 mile journey from city to sea. We'll be waiting for you as you cross the finish line to hang your hard-earned medal over your head, a long-time tradition of the ...

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  28. The South's Best Travel Stops 2024

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  30. Thousands hit the pavement for 40th Annual Great Aloha Run

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