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It’s January and everyone you know is swerving the pubs and hitting the gym. It won’t last, but you could actually use this time wisely and set yourself up for a healthy 2025. AJ Bell Great Bristol Run is back and bigger than ever, and there’s no better time to start training for a half marathon than now!
This year, there’s a race for everyone too. With entries expected to sell out well in advance, the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run is introducing a new two-day format in May. As a result, record numbers are expected on the start line, especially after 20,000 runners took part in 2024.
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Thousands of runners from across the South West and beyond will hit the city’s streets. The 10k and half-marathon routes (Sunday, May 11) will take in some of Bristol’s most iconic landmarks – including a trip through the historic harbourside, past Castle Park and through Queen Square, with views along the Avon Gorge on the way.
A live finish-line DJ, on-course music zones and thousands of cheering spectators only add to the buzzing atmosphere, carrying you all the way to the après-run zone in Millennium Square. Plus, a brand new Junior & Mini event (Saturday, May 10) will open the post-run celebrations to even your little ones.
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Billed as ‘Super Saturday’ the new event will see Minis (aged 3-8) running a 1.5km loop and Juniors (aged 8-15) facing a 2.5k challenge. Both start and finish at College Green and will follow a city centre route taking in some of Bristol’s famous landmarks. The Great Bristol Run will partner with Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal to host the new Junior & Mini event.
“This gives our younger runners their own time to shine the day before the main event, and we hope this will allow more families to take part without impacting their plans on the Sunday,” said Paul Foster, CEO at the Great Run Company. “The move also frees up time in a packed Sunday schedule, which allows us to better cater for growing numbers in the 10km and half marathon distances.”
AJ Bell Great Bristol Run will return on May 10 & 11, 2025. To secure your place at the start line head here.