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
- £43-£70
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
- £75-£125
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 15 Nov
- £8-£35
Bristol MoRun
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready, Bristol!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- 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 5 Apr
- £16-£18
The Hanham Horror
Start Easter Sunday at the Hanham Horror, a well-marshalled 9k multi-terrain race with woodland tracks, Avon towpaths, 100 steps and a rope climb finish.
- 9 km multi terrain running
- 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
- Fri 29 May
- £15
The Great Western Runners Towpath Series - Race 1
The GWR Towpath Series is a series of four fun and inclusive races: three 10k and one 5k, taking place between May and August.
- 10 km trail running
- Mon 1 Jun
- £10-£14
Blaise Blazer
The Blaise Blazer is an annual 6 kilometre (approx.) race set to the backdrop of the biggest hills and best views to found in the beautiful grounds of Blaise Castle Estate, Bristol.
- 6 km multi terrain running
- Mon 8 Jun
- £21-£23
Hogweed Trot 10K
The race is held in memory of Kevin McConville, a greatly missed member of the Hogweed Trotters who died unexpectedly in the Autumn of 2008.
- 10 km road running
- Sat 13 Jun
- £16-£38
Mendips Lakes and Lumps Ride
The Mendips Lakes and Lumps Ride offers participants a great personal challenge AND the opportunity to experience the wonderful Mendip Hills National Landscape area from the seat of a bicycle.
- 45 miles road cycling
- Sat 13 Jun
- £22
Top of the Gorge Walking Challenge
8 Mile Walk around the stunning Cheddar Gorge.
- 8 miles walking
- Sun 14 Jun
- £7.50-£62
Cheddar Gorge Fun Runs, 6K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon
Whichever distance you are taking part in, you will see some of the most beautiful and remarkable landscapes of any run in the country.
- Fun run 2
- Trail run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Fri 19 Jun
- £15
The Great Western Runners Towpath Series - Race 2
The GWR Towpath Series is a series of four fun and inclusive races: three 10k and one 5k, taking place between May and August.
- 10 km trail running
- 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
- Fri 10 Jul
- £15
The Great Western Runners Towpath Series - Race 3
The GWR Towpath Series is a series of four fun and inclusive races: three 10k and one 5k, taking place between May and August.
- 10 km trail running
- Sun 2 Aug
- £20
Sri Chinmoy Try-a-Tri
The perfect beginner's triathlon - aimed at first timers, but with all the challenge you'd expect from a Triathlon!
- 200 m pool swimming
- 10 km road cycling
- 3 km trail running
- Fri 14 Aug
- £12.50
The Great Western Runners Towpath Series - Race 4
The GWR Towpath Series is a series of four fun and inclusive races: three 10k and one 5k, taking place between May and August.
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 22 Aug
- £78-£93
The Summer Green Man Ultra
The Summer Green Man Ultra comes in two formats – the 45 mile distance and the 30 mile distance.
- Ultra run 2
- 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
- Sun 4 Oct
- £25-£45
Bristol Epic Trail Sponsored By GORUCK
Embark on a trail run at the stunning Ashton Court Estate in Bristol, choosing to complete a 6K or 10k trail run, or a 6K or 10k ruck run for an extra challenge.
- Trail run
- 10K run