- Sat 28 Mar 2026
07:00
Age 20 & over
£68-£70
- 55 km trail running + 268 m ascent
Event overview
This isn’t just a run. It’s a full-on trail adventure – starting and finishing in the heart of the city, then winding through woodland, riverside paths, and green spaces that most people never even knew were there.
Whether you're looking for a fresh challenge or just want to spend a day moving through beautiful places, Beyond Bristol gives you a chance to do something different – and unforgettable.
There’s a 25km trail option or a 55km ultra if you want to push yourself even further - but remember, you can take it at your own pace.
Walkers, joggers, runners - everyone’s welcome at Beyond Bristol.
Highlights
- City centre start at Museum Square
- Follow the River Avon
- Spectacular views from all angles
- Pace under the Clifton Suspension Bridge
- Climb through Leigh Wood Nature Reserve
- Join the Frome Valley Way urban riverside trail
- Pass through Eastville Park
- Cover over 10km on the old railway
- Join the Rive Avon Trail
- City centre finale with medal and t-shirt!
This event is part of Beyond Bristol.
Event photos
Event details
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Circular route
- Cut off time
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Food stations
- Undulating
- Water stations
- Way markers
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Overview
Beyond Bristol 55km route starts at Museum Square (BS1 4RN) and heads alongside the Avon through the city centre and out to the west of the city limits. Runners enjoy spectacular views from all angles as they pace under the Clifton Suspension Bridge, then climbing through Leigh Wood Nature Reserve and eventually crossing the bridge into Clifton. Here, the route turns and heads back on itself into the city centre, joining the Frome Valley Way urban riverside trail.
Then, leaving the river, the route passes through Eastville Park and links with the Bristol and Bath Railway, covering over 10km on the old railway before joining the River Avon Trail. On the riverside, the trail loops back under the railway and snakes back into the city to the finish.
Waymarked route
There will be event-specific directional signs and confidence markers throughout the course. In the briefing before the race participants will be shown the course markers. GPX files can be downloaded from the event page to follow on the day. A sports GPS navigation device is recommended if you have one.
Terrain
55km
70% paved, 30% unpaved.
25km
82% paved, 18% unpaved.
The course features a mixture of surfaces. You can expect the terrain to be a mixture of footpaths, parks, woodland trails, riverside paths and disused railway lines. There are also steps in places. Dependent on weather conditions parts of the route may be muddy. Whilst it is not mountainous, there are hills in places that will provide a challenge for some participants.
Cut off times
6pm.
- Feed Station 2 (55km only) | Avon Railway, Bitton Station, Bath Rd, Bitton, Bristol BS30 6HD
- Cut off time | 1.35pm
- Distance from the start | 27.2km
- Feed Station 3 (55km only) | Chequers Inn, Hanham Mills, Bristol, BS15 3NU
- Cut off time | 4.10pm
- Distance from the start | 41.1km
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
- Urban
Event HQ
Museum Square
Museum Street
Bristol
Somerset
BS1 4RN
UK
Race HQ
Both 25km and 55km distances start in Museum Square in central Bristol (BS1 4RN). Public transport is the easiest way to get to the Beyond Bristol start.
- Chip timing
- Map
- Medal
- T-shirt
Included
- Finishers medal
- Chip timing
- Fully waymarked route
- GPX route files to download
- Feed stations along the route with food and drinks
- Medical support
Sustainability
- Sustainability policy
- Trees not tees
- Age 20 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
Entry fees
Entry fee
£68.00
Entry fee
£70.00
Other races at event
- Sat 28 Mar
- #1 of 2
10:00
Age 18 & over
£43-£45
- 25 km trail running + 216 m ascent