- Sat 9 May 2026
09:00
Age 9-15
£17
- 2.5 km road running
Event overview
The AJ Bell Junior and Mini Great Bristol Run sees mini runners (aged 3-8) take on a 1.5km dash, while Junior runners (aged 9-15) tackle a supercharged 2.5km sprint ahead of the Great Bristol Run on Sunday.
Expect a fun city centre route starting and finishing at College Green, photo opportunities, local spectators and lots of family fun. Whether it’s racing, fundraising or being your best, discover your superpower at the Junior & Mini Great Bristol Run.
Mini entrants (3-8 yrs) must run with a parent, each child should be entered into the event. Junior entrants (9+) do not need to be accompanied by an adult although this can be requested upon entry if required, each child should be entered into the event.
Highlights
- Safe and secure route on closed roads
- T-shirt for kids to run in and a shiny finisher's medal
- Photo opportunities and official event photos to purchase
- On-course music and entertainment
- An unforgettable finish line experience
- Plenty of cheers and high fives from local supporters
- Event village with exhibitors, food and drinks to enjoy post-run
This event is part of AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Bristol Run.
Event photos
Event video
- All fitness levels
- Families
- Fancy dress
- First aid
- Flat
- Marshals
- No cut off time
- Traffic free
- Way markers
Map
- Chip timing
- Medal
- T-shirt
Included
The medal
A shiny AJ Bell Great Bristol Family Run medal to show all of your friends.
The discounts
Access to exclusive runners only discounts and offers via the Great Run Rewards platform.
The T-shirt
You'll receive an exclusive AJ Bell Junior and Mini event day t-shirt to wear on the day.
Optional extras
The photos
Official event day photos available to view and purchase straight after the event, so smile for the cameras!
A gorgeous event to be a part of for the whole family. Loved it all!
Lovely memories made by completing this event and running with my child, both of us enjoyed it.
Brilliant. Such an opportunity for children to get involved in running and enjoy a sport all together.
- Sustainability policy
Sustainability Policy
This event is in the process of updating its Sustainability Strategy in light of its collaborative approach and recent survey. Work to minimise the environmental impacts of this event will continue throughout this process, with particular focus on:
- Reducing plastic
- Reducing waste
- Cutting carbon emissions
- Responsible procurement
In addition, it is striving to improve performance even further by making sure that sustainability is embedded at the heart of the organisation and culture.
Trees not tees
Finisher tees are now optional. You can choose to forgo your finisher tee shirt at the point of entry, and in lieu of this the organiser will make a donation to the National Trust Woodlands Appeal.
The organisers will donate a portion of the fulfilment costs for each runner who chooses this option to the fund and commit that this donation to be a minimum of £20,000.
The Grand Appeal, the dedicated charity for Bristol Children’s Hospital, is proud to be the official charity partner of the Junior & Mini Great Bristol Run. Since 2016, the charity has teamed up with Bristol’s biggest family-friendly race to help raise money for sick children from Bristol and beyond.
To make Bristol Children’s Hospital the very best it can be, The Grand Appeal funds everything from accommodation for families, state-of-the-art equipment, child-friendly facilities, ground-breaking medical research, a programme of arts, music and play therapies and much more. If you want to be a fundraising hero this year, register with The Grand Appeal today to use your spot to make a difference.
- Age 9-15
- Entries open
- Enter online
- Event merch available
- Race pack by post
Entry details
- Each child should be entered into the event.
- Junior (9-15 yrs) entrants do not need to be accompanied by an adult although this can be requested upon entry if required.
Entry fees
Junior entry fee
£17.00