Explore Bristol
With iconic landmarks such as the Clifton Suspension Bridge and a vibrant culture, Bristol doesn't need much selling - this is probably why it has attracted an active community of outdoor enthusiasts. Use this page to discover runs, rides, swims, walks, triathlons, challenges and other outdoor activities in and around Bristol.
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- Sat 28 Mar
- £55-£90
Beyond Bristol
Beyond Bristol takes you off the beaten track, beyond your usual route, beyond the tarmac and on a running adventure like nothing you’ve ever experienced before.
- Trail run
- Ultra run
- Sat 9 May
- £17
AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Bristol Run
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? These events see younger Bristol runners tackle a supercharged sprint with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.
- Fun run 2
- Sun 10 May
- £39-£52
AJ Bell Great Bristol Run
Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on Bristol’s super-scenic routes.
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sat 13 Jun
- £44
The Triple | Mendip Murmuration
Ride your mountain bike through some of Somerset’s stunning landscapes over the distance of your choice with like-minded riders at this award-winning event with top reviews!
- Mountain biking events 3
- Sun 12 Jul
- £65-£115
ATW Bristol Triathlon
Swim, bike, and run through an iconic city backdrop with a flat, fast course and incredible atmosphere — one of the UK's most-popular 'closed-road' triathlons.
- Sprint triathlon
- Sprint aquabike
- Olympic triathlon
- Standard aquabike
- Sun 8 Feb
- £41-£43
The Doynton Hard Half Marathon
The Doynton Hard Half Marathon is a muddy and hilly cross-country half marathon in and around Doynton, on the south edge of the Cotswolds.
- 13.1 miles xc running
- Sat 14 Feb
- £30
The Bristol 5K and 10K Winter Warmer Run
A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated, focus on training during winter and run this awesome 5k or 10k running event with us.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 5 Apr
- £22-£40
North Bristol Brabazon Half Marathon & 10K
This fast and flat event is perfect for all types of runners.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 19 Apr
- £10-£28
Frenchay 10K
The Frenchay10k, one of the oldest 10k races in the UK, and is a highly anticipated annual event in the local community.
- 10 km road running
- Sat 2 May
- £69.90-£79.90
Bristol Backyard Ultra
Test your grit at Bristol’s Backyard Ultra. A 6.7km trail loop, every hour, on the hour, in the beautiful grounds of Blaise Castle Estate.
- 1 day trail running
- Sat 13 Jun
- £22
Top of the Gorge Walking Challenge
8 Mile Walk around the stunning Cheddar Gorge.
- 8 miles walking
- Tue 23 - Wed 24 Jun
- £54
PWR Endure Backyard Ultra Marathon
PWR Endure are hosting one of the largest Ultra Marathon events in the Southwest of England at Tockington Manor in aid of Muscular Dystrophy UK.
- 1 day multi terrain running
- Sun 30 Aug
- £8.50
Gravel before the Romans! 200
Head off over the Severn Bridge into the Wye Valley and use the Tidenham Tunnel and old railway line north to Biblins. Cross back over the Severn and into The Cotswolds for some Roman Fosse Way.
- 211 km audax
- Sun 30 Aug
- £7.50
Wye Gravel? 120
Head off over the Severn Bridge into the Wye Valley and use the Tidenham Tunnel, the old railway line & bridleways north to Biblins. Back down the valley scaling its sides for forest tracks.
- 122 km audax
- Sat 3 Oct
- $92.93-$114.33
New Hampshire Marathon
New Hampshire’s best kept secret for over 30 years… is the New Hampshire Marathon! Come experience the natural beauty of the North East in NH. A small, friendly and community oriented event.
- 26.2 miles road running