Great South Run: 20,000 set to compete in Portsmouth

Last year's fastest woman, Lilly Partridge, will be back to defend her title in Sunday's 10 mile race

More than 20,000 runners are set to take to the streets of Portsmouth for the Great South Run.

The 10-mile (16km) route takes runners though the Historic Dockyard, passing HMS Victory and then along Southsea Common via the pier to the finish line.

The first runners will sprint off the start line at Clarence Esplanade at 10:15 BST on Sunday.

Road closures come into force across roads throughout the city's seafront area from 09:30.

The event attracts top athletes but most people taking part are running to raise money for charity.

Runners set off from Clarence parade, past the Historic Dockyard and HMS Victory to the finish line back at the seafront

Last year's fastest woman, Lilly Partridge, who completed the race in 54 minutes and 29 seconds, will be back to defend her title.

The men's race was won last year by Olympian Ben Connor, who completed the course in 47 minutes and 19 seconds.

A Great South Run 5km (3-mile), junior and mini runs - starting at 08:00 and 12:00 - were set to be held on Saturday.

The event has been held in the city since 1991.