AJ Bell Great Bristol Run
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Each year, thousands of runners run Bristol’s super-scenic 10k and half marathon Great Bristol Run routes. Loved by Bristolians and beyond, if stunning views, inspiring history and graffiti murals are your thing, this running event is right up your street. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, fundraising for a cause close to your heart, or just soaking in the city’s stunning sights, the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run is the perfect place to make your miles matter. This year’s event sold out, so get in early to secure your place on the start line and bag a saving in the process.
The AJ Bell Great Bristol Run is back on 10 May 2026. Sign up now and SAVE with our SAVER OFFER.
AJ Bell Great Bristol Run entries are open to runners aged 15+ (10k) and 17+ (Half marathon) on the day of the event.
What Makes it Great?
Free Great Run Series Event Day Tracking App
Access Exclusive Runner-Only Discounts via Our Rewards Platform
Free Training Plans and Support up to Event Day
Get 10% Off When Your Refer A Friend
Run Past Some of the City’s Most Famous Landmarks Including Castle Park
Music and Entertainment to Keep You Motivated
Run number personalised with your name
Event Timetable: 10 May 2026
Please note: provisional timetable is subject to change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the Great Bristol Run start and finish?
The Great Bristol Run 10k and half marathon events start and finish on Anchor Road. Check out the route maps for full details.
Is the Great Bristol Run route hilly or flat?
The Great Bristol Run is known for being relatively flat – perfect if you’re looking for a new PB. It’s nice and varied route, taking in Bristol’s famous rivers, green spaces and urban landmarks.
How do I track runners at the Great Bristol Run?
Easy – with the free Great Run event day app. Use our accurate tracking feature to help spot family, friends and elites, view official photos, donate to Enthuse charity pages and get updates. Available from the Apple app or Google Play store.
When will I receive my race number for the Great Bristol Run?
Your race number (which contains your timing chip) should arrive 1-2 weeks before the run. If you managed to get your hands on a last-minute or overseas entry (i.e. after Friday 2 May) you’ll need to collect your race number from the information point on the saturday before, or morning of the event.
Can I move to a different wave?
If you wish to move to a slower wave then that is fine, simply assemble with the later wave. You do not need to visit the information point. It is not possible to move to a faster wave. Waves are allocated based on your estimated time and cannot be changed.
Can I leave my bag at the start of the Great Bristol Run?
Yes. Baggage buses can be found close to the start in the Lloyds Amphitheatre (see start map). You’ll need to fill out your baggage label on your race number, detach it and fasten it securely to your bag before you leave home. Then use your race number to collect your bag after you finish.
When will I receive pre-event information for the Great Bristol Run?
You’ll receive a ‘One Month To Go!’ email from the Great Run team with your Event Guide which has everything you need to know. It’s also available here on the Great Run website (although check again shortly before the event to catch any updates).
When will I receive pre-event information for the Great Bristol Run?
You’ll receive a series of emails in the run up to the event, including a ‘One Month To Go!’ email containing a link to the Great Bristol Run Event Guide which has everything you need to know. It’s also available here on the website (although check back here shortly before the event to catch any updates).
Where can I download a training plan for the Great Bristol Run?
We have free 10k and half marathon training plans for all levels on our Training Plans Page. You’ll also find some bespoke information on training for the Great Bristol Run route in our training section.
When will I get my results and event photos?
Access your photos and results straight away on the free Great Run event day app, or here on the website after the event.
Useful Links
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Road Closures
There will be a rolling programme of road closures on event day starting from Anchor Road at 4am and 6am on the remainder of the route. Please click on the link below to view a map with details of the route, road closures and diversions by zone. Roads will be reopened in phases once each section is clear of runners, litter, and event infrastructure. All roads should be reopened by 5pm.
What You Get
We have made the decision to introduce optional finisher tees to our Great Run events. You can choose to forgo a finisher tee shirt at the point of entry, and in lieu of this we will make a donation to the National Trust Woodlands Appeal. Find out more here. We 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 approx. £20,000. To view our full Environmental Strategy, please click here.
Obviously you’ll have bragging rights for the forseeable, but you’ll also get:
The Medal
The Photos
The App
The Discounts
2025 Finisher Medals & Tees
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Great Bristol Run
Charities
Alzheimer’s Society has been proudly selected as the official charity of the AJ Bell Great Run Series. Together we’re investing in a world without dementia. Together, we’ve got dementia on the run.
As the country’s biggest killer, someone develops dementia every three minutes in the UK.
Dementia is everywhere, and it’s an urgent concern for us all. It can affect anyone – including people in their 40s who have young-onset dementia and young families struggling to cope with responsibilities of caring for a loved one. Dementia touches every generation and every community.
At Alzheimer’s Society, we know the steps it will take to create a future where dementia no longer devastates lives. We’re the only dementia charity doing everything it takes to beat the condition. Delivering vital support services, funding pioneering research and campaigning relentlessly for change.
We’re now so close to lifechanging treatments being available for people who need them most. For the first time, we’ve truly got dementia on the run.
Hope is on the horizon but to get there, we need everyone on the team. Because it will take a society to beat dementia.
The money we raise from the AJ Bell Great Run series will help us get there faster. Join us.
Join forces with the team that will get you to the finish line. We’re the only ones fighting over 200 cancer . Our life-saving work is funded entirely by the generosity of our supporters, so every step we make towards beating cancer relies on every pound, and every runner. One in two people now survive cancer. Together we’ve achieved so much, but we won’t stop until we’ve beaten it altogether. Join the team today and we will beat cancer.
The Bobby Moore Fund was set up in memory legendary footballer Bobby Moore, who sadly died from bowel cancer aged just 51.To date the Bobby Moore Fund has raised over £20 million. The funds are spent on world class bowel cancer research carried out by leading scientists working across the UK. With your support, bowel cancer stands no chance. Let’s make Bobby proud and help beat it sooner. Join the Bobby Moore Fund team today.
Our mission at Gympanzees is to enable every child and young person with a disability to access regular exercise, play and friendship, to improve their physical and mental health and well-being, and to take their families out of isolation.
There are 90,000 young people with disabilities within an hour of Bristol and over 1.5 million in the UK.
77% of children with disabilities cannot access regular leisure facilities so can’t play, exercise or socialise in the same ways as their peers.
We are fundraising to open the UK’s first fully accessible exercise, play, and social centre for disabled children and young people.
We have already fundraised to secure a building and, now we need to raise £8 million to make the necessary renovations to open a purpose-built facility by June 2026.
St Peter’s Hospice is the Bristol area’s only adult Hospice. We care for local patients with life-limiting illnesses and their family members. Our care is provided free of charge at the point of service, however, it costs over £20,000 a day to provide all the incredible services that we do, in people’s homes, at our Hospice in Brentry, and across the greater Bristol community. We rely on our retails shops, gifts in wills and local people to fundraise for us. Running for your Hospice is a great way to support! For more information, visit our website.
We recognise that it takes more than medicine to meet the needs of cancer patients and their loved ones. For over 40 years we have provided people in Bristol with free practical, emotional and social support they need to improve their quality of life and to manage the fear and uncertainty that a cancer diagnosis may bring. People with cancer are feeling more isolated and afraid than ever before but with your help we can be there for them. By running and fundraising for us, you can ensure our services keep going. Together we can change life with cancer. For good.
One Group. One Goal. is a Bristol Sport initiative that combines the efforts of the Bristol Bears Community Foundation, Bristol City Robins Foundation and the Bristol Flyers Community in partnership with Bristol Sport Foundation to help tackle deep-rooted inequalities faced by children, young people and their communities across Bristol.
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