The Great Bristol 2025 Takes Over Central Bristol
Popular annual event saw Bristol’s major central roads closed for runners
Some 23,000 runners took to the streets of central Bristol this weekend for the Great Bristol Run. The weather remained hot and sunny throughout the morning and into the early afternoon, drawing huge crowds of spectators.
The annual event saw a 10k run as well as a half marathon on Sunday 11 May 2025.
A new Super Saturday event included a Mini 1.5km dash for children aged 3-8 years as well as a Junior event for those aged 8-15 years.

Runners come through St Augustine’s Parade, heading towards the finish line
Entries are already open for the 2026 event, with a ‘super earlybird’ offer for those signing up before Monday 19 may 2025: https://www.greatrun.org/events/great-bristol-run/
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