Find your next run 2024

Find your next run in 2024

We aim to provide a comprehensive list of all running events within around an hour of Bristol

March 2024

Saturday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th March - Park Run, various locations with several events in and around Bristol. 5k routes usually available. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.


Friday 1st March - Sunday 3rd March - ULTRA - The Tunnel Ultra, Bath. Not one for the novice runners! A 55-hour, 200 mile ultra, run up and down one of the Coombe Down tunnels. Flat and dark with plenty of sensory deprivation, you need to have run at least one 100-miler previously to be allowed to enter. Visit the  Cockbain Events website for all the details.


Saturday 2nd March - ULTRA - The Winter Green Man Ultra, Bristol. A 45 mile/72k off-road loop of Bristol. The event is self-navigation and must be completed within 12 hours. A 30 mile option is also available. The full details are available at the  official website.


Sunday 3rd March - The Humdinger Half (road), Broomfield, near Bridgwater. Part of the Somerset Series.


Sunday 3rd March - The Hurtle, Broomfield, near Bridgwater. Organised by Forever Running, the club behind the Humdinger, the Hurtle is the shorter alternative at 6.5 miles. Full details and entry at the Forever Running website.


Sunday 3rd March - ULTRA - The Imber Ultra, Wiltshire. A 33-mile trail run starting in Westbury in Wiltshire, organised by the Avon Valley Runners. More details at the  official website.


Sunday 3rd March - Chippenham Spring 10 Miler, Wiltshire. A fast and largely flat 10 mile road race. Full details at the DB Max website.


Sunday 3rd March - City of Newport Half Marathon. A road race in around Newport, South Wales. Full information at the  official website.


Sunday 3rd March - ULTRA -The Barry 40, South Wales. A 40 mile track race, with a marathon option now available. Visit the Cardiff Running Events website for the full details.


Sunday 3rd March - St David's Day Run, Cardiff. 5k, 10k and Half Marathon options, plus a 1.5k race for the kids. Visit the Fix Events website for more details.


Sunday 10th March - Castle Combe 'Chilly' 10k, Wiltshire. Three laps of the race track with a good chance of a PB. Visit the  DB Max website to enter.


Sunday 10th March - NEW FOR 2024! First - Fastest - Furthest, Bridgwater. An event specifically designed for those looking to take part in their first running event (although also open to more experienced runners. 5k and 10k distances available. Visit the Start Running Stay Running website for all the details.


Sunday 10th March - Minch 10k, Minchinhamptioon, Gloucestershire. Run on quiet country lanes around this small town in the Cotswolds. Visit the I Am Outdoors website for more info.


Wednesday 13th March - Street 5k Series, Street.  The race consists of a 5x 1km lap. There's also a 2k juniors race. Visit the Wells City Harriers website for details and entry.


*Saturday 16th March - Assault on Baggy Point, Croyde (Devon). This is over two hours from Bristol, but it's part of the Dark Skies Series which has races in Somerset. A multi-terrain 5k or 10k night race. Visit the Channel Events website for more details.


Sunday 17th March - Bath Half Marathon, Bath. Usually two loops of the city centre with a killer hill to finish. Enter now at the official website.


Sunday 17th March - The Big Cheese, Cheddar (Somerset). 15 mile trail run with some serious hills - over 2000 feet of hill climbing, making it a category B fell race. Part of the  Somerset Series.

Saturday 23rd March - 20 & Half Fission, Gloucestershire. A fast and flat 20 miler or half marathon. Starts at Berkeley Power Station in Gloucestershire. Visit the  Rogue Runs website.


Sunday March 24th - The Hullavington 20, Wiltshire. A 20 mile race on quiet country lanes. Visit  Stampede Sports to enter.


*Sunday 24th March - Yeovil Half Marathon, Somerset. A road race starting and ending in Yeovil town centre. Full information at the  official website.


Sunday 24th March - Weston-Super-Mare Half Marathon. A fast, closed-road race, with a stretch of beach running and a finish on the pier. Full details at the official website.


Sunday 24th March - Forest of Dean Spring Trails Half Marathon. 13 miles of forest trails. Open to all but also an official British Trail Running Championship event. Full details at the  official website.


Friday 29th March - Westonbirt House Easter Half Marathon & 10k. It's a DB Max event. Visit their official website for full details.


Sunday 31st March - Cardiff Taff Trail Half Marathon, Cardiff. An 'out and back' race run alsmost entirely on tarmac paths. Visit the Cardiff Running Events website.


Sunday 31st March - NEW FOR 2024 - Gloucester Half Marathon & 10k, Gloucester. A scenic route starting and ending in central Gloucester. Head to the Run Through website for more details.


Sunday 31st March - The Hanham Horror, Bristol. A 9k multi-terrain race through woodlands and along towpaths. There's even a rope climb just before the finish! This race usually offers one of the best medals you'll have in your collection! Check out the Bitton Road Runners website for all the details.


Not date specific - The Bristol Six Pack Challenge. Six routes in and around Bristol, mainly off road and ranging 5k-10k. Complete them all, submit your evidence, get a lovely medal. Find out more at the Six Pack Challenge Website.


*Further than a one drive from Bristol

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April 2024

Saturday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th April - Park Run, various locations with several events in and around Bristol. 5k routes usually available. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.


Monday 1st April - Shapwick Bunny Hop, nr Glastonbury. 7.5 miles multi-terrain race. Sign up at the Full On Sport website.


Monday 1st April - The Easter Bunny, Yeovil. A fast and flat 10k road race. PB potential!. Find out more at the Yeovil Town Road Running Club webste.


Thursday 4th April - The Dave Jones Prom Run Series, Weston-Super-Mare. Race 7/9. 5-mile race on the promenade. Visit the Weston Athletic Club website for full details.


Saturday 6th April - Bath Skyline (Night Race). Get your head torches ready for this one. 5k and 10k options available at this off road trail race with amazing views over Bath. Enter now at the Relish Running website.


Saturday 6th April - Bratton Hilly 11k, Wiltshire. A challenging, multi-terrain run starting in Bratton, near Westbury in Wiltshire. Organised by Redfish Events with full details available at  Entry Central.


Sunday 7th April - Bath Skyline (Day Race). No need for your head torch this time. 5k and 10k options available for this off road trail race with amazing views over Bath. There's also a kids 500m race. Enter now at the Relish Running website.


Sunday 7th April - NEW FOR 2024! The Bristol Brabazon Half Marathon & 10k, north Bristol. Brand new this year, it's a flat and fast course around the site of the Brabazon Arena in north Bristol. Visit the YPB Events website for all the details and entry.


Friday 12th April - Severn Bridge Twilight Race, Chepstow. A 5-mile race from the Welsh end of the bridge to the English end, then back again on the opposite side. This race is run on the paths on the bridge. There's a great finish in the underpass which feels more like a rave than running event! Visit the Rogue Runs website for all the details.


Saturday 13th April - The Maverick Adidas Terrex Original Mendips, Somerset. Three trail routes with stunning views available, 7k, 13k & 22k. Enter now at the  Maverick Race website.


Saturday 13th April - Bristol Track Club 5k race day, Odd Down Cycle Circuit, Bath. Elite level 5k racing with some super quick times. More info at their website.


Sunday 14th April - Devizes Half Marathon, Wiltshire. Described as 'undulating', this single-loop road race starts and finishes in central Devizes. Visit the  official website to enter.


Sunday 14th April - Frenchay 10k, Bristol. One of the oldest 10k races in the country, with the first one being run back in 1980. It's a traffic-free road race and every finisher will receive a Frenchay 10k Mug. Full details and entry here.


Sunday 14th April - The Kymin Dash, Monmouth (South Wales). A 7 mile trail run through the scenic Wye Valley. More details at the official website.


Sunday 14th April - The Butleigh 10k (south of Glastonbury). An off-road 10k and part of the  Somerset Series.


Sunday 14th April - Lightning Bolt 10k, Race 1, Chippenham. A fast and flat 10k run on country roads (I got my PB there!). Visit the DB Max website.


Thursday 18th April - The Dave Jones Prom Run Series, Weston-Super-Mare. Race 8/9. 5-mile race on the promenade. Visit the Weston Athletic Club website for full details.


Sunday 21st April - Corsham 10k, Corsham (Wiltshire). A 10k road-race with a cheaper 'no frills' entry price available (no t-shirt, memento or ice cream). Full details at the Corsham Running Club website.


*Sunday 21st April - The London Marathon. Ok, so not local, but a good marker in the calendar. Plus, I'm running it this year!


Sunday 21st April - Horton Bull Run, South Gloucestershire. 7km of undulating country lanes. Visit the official website for full details.


Friday 26th April - Cardiff Summer Series, race 1/4. This is the one mile race, with each subsequent race increasing by one mile each. Visit the Cardiff Running Events website to enter.


Saturday 27th April - ULTRA - Butcombe Trail Ultra, Rowberrow, Somerset. A single-day 50 or 56 mile trail ultra through the Medip Hills. Visit the official website for more for details.


Saturday 27th April - Kolor Dash, Newport. 5k charity colour fun-run around Tredegar Park raising money for  St David's Hospice Care.


*Saturday 27th April - ULTRA - NEW FOR 2024! Eastnor Castle Backyard Ultra, Herefordshire. 8 hour, 12 hour and relay options available. Race on tarmac, starting a 4.167 mile lap every hour on the hour. Complete 8 hours and you will run 33 miles. Go for the full 12 hours and you'll get to 50 miles. Visit the Relish Running website for full details and entry.


*Sunday 28th April - Eastnor Mud Bath (3k, 6k, 10k), Herefordshire. Mud, hills and natural obstacles. Get involved at the  Relish Running website.


Sunday 28th April - Newport Marathon, Half & 10k, South Wales. This event has been expanded for 2024 with more race options available. A fast a flat course at all distances plus junior race options. Enter now at the official website.


Sunday 28th April - The Bluebell Blunder. An off-road 10k, just north of Chepstow in the Wye Valley. Visit the  Rogue Runs website.


Sunday April 29th - The Bristol Running Show. The third year of the show, held at the BAWA Centre in Filton. Free event but tickets are required. Visit the official website for details.


Not date specific - The Bristol Six Pack Challenge. Six routes in and around Bristol, mainly off road and ranging 5k-10k. Complete them all, submit your evidence, get a lovely medal. Find out more at the Six Pack Challenge Website.

*Further than a one hour drive from Bristol


Race not listed? Email us

May 2024

Saturday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th May - Park Run, various locations with several events in and around Bristol. 5k routes usually available. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.


Friday 3rd May - Bannister Anniversary Mile, Cardiff. A one-mile race to commemorate Roger Bannister breaking the four minute mile barrier in 1954. Visit the Cardiff Running Events website for more details.


Saturday May 4th - ULTRA - The Great Stones Way Trail Ultra. 57 miles of the best Wiltshire landscape, including Stonehenge, Old Sarum, Avebury and finishing in the grounds of Salisbury Cathederal. Organised by Only Footprints Events.


Sunday 5th May - Cardiff 5k: Race for Victory. 5k road race around Whitchurch Village in Cardiff. Check the  official website for entry and some very impressive photos!


Sunday 5th May - The Trowbridge "Superheroes & Fairy Tales" 5k. A flat road race in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. Full details at the  Stampede Sports website.


Sunday 5th May - Runaway Train, Shepton Mallet. Two trail routes available, 8.5 miles & 3 miles, taking in woods, valleys, tunnels and viaducts. Cider bar and Boxty Feast (Irish potato pancake) at the finish. Visit the  official website for entry.


Saturday 11th May - Radyr Trail Races, Cardiff. Half and full marathon options available, but across some pretty tough terrain. There will be hills! Find out more at the  Ridge Runners website.


Sunday 12th May - The Scorpion Run, Forest of Dean. A 10-11k trail race offering beautiful views of the River Wye. And why 'scorpion'? Because the the final sting in the tail is a 1km hill climb to the finish! Full details at the YPB Event website.


Sunday 12th May - The Hullavington Half Marathon and 5k, Wiltshire. A road race on quiet country roads. Enter at the  Stampede Sports website.


Sunday 12th May - Stroud Trails, Gloucestershire. A challenging, multi-terrain race. Get more information at the I Am Outdoors website.


Tuesday 14th May - Rose Inn Series (race 1/4), Redwick, South Wales. A fast, flat, four mile road race. Visit the  Chepstow Harriers website for entry details.


Thursday 16th May - The Dave Jones Prom Run Series, Weston-Super-Mare. Race 9/9. 5-mile race on the promenade. Visit the Weston Athletic Club website for full details.


Friday 17th - 19th May - ULTRA - The Bridge 200, 100, 40, Chepstow. You'll have 55 hours to complete 50 laps of the Old Severn Bridge, covering 200 miles. 100 mile and 40 mile options also available. Another suffer-fest thought up by the team at Cockbain Events.


*Saturday 18th May - ULTRA - TEC Wye Valley, Monmouth. Ultra (34.8miles), marathon, half marathon & 13k route options available. Trail run through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Full details at the  Trail Events Co website.


Sunday 19th May - Great Run Bristol. A flat road race around central Bristol with thousands of people out supporting the runners. 10k and half marathon options. Enter now at the official website.


Sunday 19th May - Brecon Carreg Cariff Bay 10k, Cardiff. A flat and fast course around the historic Cardiff Bay. Find out more at the Run4Wales website.


Monday 20th May - The Bristol Severn. Just over 26 miles of quite flat terrain (the organisers describe it as having 'one little hill'). It starts just outside Stroud in Gloucestershire and finishes at Severn Beach on the outskirts of Bristol. Full details at the Ultra Running website.


*Wednesday 22nd May - The Town Tree Trail (just outside Yeovil). A very flat, off-road 10k around a nature reserve. Part of the  Somerset Series.


Wednesday 22nd May - Sunday 27th May - ULTRA - South Wales 200, Chepstow. 200 miles of hill terrain across South Wales. You have 120 hours/5 days to complete it. Visit the Wild Horse 200 website for full details.


Wednesday 22nd May - Lightning Bolt 10k, Race 2, Chippenham. A fast and flat 10k run on country roads (I got my PB there!). Visit the DB Max website.


Thursday 23rd May - Westonbirt 10k, Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire. Details at the Forestry England website. SOLD OUT - WAITING LIST AVAILABLE


Friday 24th May - GWR Towpath Series 1/4, Bristol. An evening,  four race series (3x10k, 1x5k in August) out and back along a towpath starting and ending close to Ashton Court. Visit the Great Western Runners website for details and entry.


*Sunday 26th May - Taunton Trail Run, Half and 10k, Taunton. A flat race run alongside canals and rivers. Organised by Prosper Events.


Friday 31st May - Cardiff Summer Series, race 2/4. This is the two mile race, with each subsequent race increasing by one mile each. Visit the Cardiff Running Events website to enter.


Not date specific - The Bristol Six Pack Challenge. Six routes in and around Bristol, mainly off road and ranging 5k-10k. Complete them all, submit your evidence, get a lovely medal. Find out more at the Six Pack Challenge Website.

*More than an hour's drive from Bristol

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June 2024

Saturday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th June - Park Run, various locations with several events in and around Bristol. 5k routes usually available. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.


Sunday 2nd June - Two Tunnels, Bath. Choose from 500m/2km colour run, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon. Visit the  Relish Running website for all the details.


Sunday 9th June - Cheddar Gorge Challenge, Somerset. Lots of trail run options with this one! 1k & 3k colour run, 6k, 10k, half marathon and full marathon! Plus the four event Omnium - run one of the distance races, plus a 100m sprint, 1k run and a hill climb run. Full details on the  Relish Running website.


*Sunday 9th June - Crewkerne 10k (south of Yeovil). A road race on country lanes. Part of the  Somerset Series.


Sunday 9th June - Chew Valley 10k. A road race starting in Bishop Sutton, just south of Bristol. You can sign up now at the  official website.


Sunday 9th June - Bradley Stoke 10k, Bristol. A mixed-terrain race taking place in north Bristol. Visit the  Sole Sisters website for details and entry.


Tuesday 11th June - Rose Inn Series (race 2/4), Redwick, South Wales. A fast, flat, four mile road race. Visit the  Chepstow Harriers website for entry details.


Wednesday 12th June - Caerleon Five Miler, nr Newport. A popular evening race organised by Caerleon Running Club. Fine out more at their website.


Sunday 16th June 2024 - The Dilton Dash, Dilton Marsh (Wiltshire). Multi-terrain route with 10k, 3K and 500m fun run options. Full details at the  Entry Central website.


Sunday 16th June - Cheltenham Running Festival, Cheltenham Racecourse. 5k, 10k & half marathon options available. Visit the official website for full details.


Wednesday 19th June - Longest Day Chippenham 10k, Wiltshire. It's a 7.30pm start so everyone can arrive in time after work. Visit the  DB Max website to enter.


Friday 21st June - GWR Towpath Series 2/4, Bristol. An evening,  four race series (3x10k, 1x5k in August) out and back along a towpath starting and ending close to Ashton Court. Visit the Great Western Runners website for details and entry.


Friday 21st June - Cardiff Summer Series, race 3/4. This is the three mile race, with each subsequent race increasing by one mile each. Visit the Cardiff Running Events website to enter.


Saturday 22nd June - ULTRA - The Breakheart Backyard Ultra, Dursley, Gloucestershire. You must run a 4.167 mile lap, on the hour every hour, until there is only one runner left standing. Run on trail paths with 560ft of elevation on every lap. Visit the Gert Lush Events website for full details and entry.


Sunday 23rd June - Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire. 1 mile fun run, plus 5k, 10k and half marathon options. Full details at the Relish Running website.


Thursday 27th June - The Great Chalfield 10k, Wiltshire. Countryside road race. More details at the  Stampede Sports website.


Thursday 27th June - Thornbury 10k, Bristol. A race along rolling country lanes with wonderful views. All the details at the Thornbury Running Club website.


Saturday 29th June - Conquer Cardiff, Cardiff. A 5k, 10k and Half Marathin Race around Bute Park. Visit the Fix Events website for full details.


Sunday 30th June - Heron Half Marathon, Yeovil. Organised by the Royal Navy Athletics Association. More information and entry at the Results Base website.


Not date specific - The Bristol Six Pack Challenge. Six routes in and around Bristol, mainly off road and ranging 5k-10k. Complete them all, submit your evidence, get a lovely medal. Find out more at the Six Pack Challenge Website.


*Further than a one hour drive from Bristol

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July 2024

Saturday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th July - Park Run, various locations with several events in and around Bristol. 5k routes usually available. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.


Thursday 4th July - Tintern Trot, Wye Valley, nr Chepstow. Six mile multi-terrain race. Visit the Chepstow Harriers website for entry details.


Friday 5th July - Back for 2024! - Secret Run, Bath. The route stays a secret, even while you're on the run as you're directed by text messages revealing the location of the next check point. 5k, 10k and 20k routes available.


Friday 5th July - Cardiff Summer Series, race 4/4. This is the four mile race, with each subsequent race increasing by one mile each. Visit the Cardiff Running Events website to enter.


Sunday 7th July - The Quantock Beast (just outside Bridgewater). A 5.7mile trail loop with stunning scenery. Part of the Somerset Series.


Sunday 7th July - The Drop, Bath. One of the more unusual races! Choose your distance, 10 or 15 miles, get blindfolded and put on a bus. Then you get dropped, with no map, no tech and no watch. Can you find your way back? Visit the Run Able website for details.


Tuesday 9th July - Rose Inn Series (race 3/4), Redwick, South Wales. A fast, flat, four mile road race. Visit the  Chepstow Harriers website for entry details.


Friday 12th July - The Rodway 10k, Mangotsfield, Bristol. A traffic-free 10k, half on trails, half on tarmac. Get more info on their Facebook page.


*Saturday 13th July - The Maverick Adidas Terrex Original Cotswolds, Gloucestershire. 7k, 15k & 23k routes available across plenty of hills. Full details are available at the Maverick Races website.


Saturday 13th July - Avon Valley Relay, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire. A 17-mile run that can be run in four stages as a relay, or by solo runners. Full details at the Avon Valley Runners website.


Wednesday 17th July - The Pawlett Plod (between Burnham & Bridgwater). A 10k trail run which usually has a post-race BBQ. Part of the Somerset Series with more details at the Burnham-on-Sea Harriers website.


Saturday 20th July - Warrior Mud Run, Gloucester. Does what it says on the tin really. 8k/5k route options. Lots of mud a couple of water crossings. Bring a change of clothes and don't wear white trainers! More details at the Trimax Events website.


Sunday 21st July - Wye Valley Tunnel Run. A flat and largely smooth running surface. 500m & 2k colour run, plus 6k, 10k, half marathon and full marathon. Enter at the Relish Running website.


Sunday 21st July - Lightning Bolt 10k, Race 3, Chippenham. A fast and flat 10k run on country roads (I got my PB there!). Visit the DB Max website.


Friday 26th July - GWR Towpath Series 1/4, Bristol. An evening,  four race series (3x10k, 1x5k in August) out and back along a towpath starting and ending close to Ashton Court. Visit the Great Western Runners website for details and entry.


Sunday 28th July - Magor 10k, nr Newport. A fast, flat route on country lanes - good PB potential. Visit the Chepstow Harriers website for all the details.


Not date specific - The Bristol Six Pack Challenge. Six routes in and around Bristol, mainly off road and ranging 5k-10k. Complete them all, submit your evidence, get a lovely medal. Find out more at the Six Pack Challenge Website.


*Further than one hour from Bristol

Race not listed? Email us

August 2024

Saturday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st August - Park Run, various locations with several events in and around Bristol. 5k routes usually available. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.


Sunday 4th August - Dragon Slayer Ultra, Chepstow. 35 miles of tough trail along the Wye Valley Path and Offa's Dyke. Visit the Trimax Events website for entry and details.


*Wednesday 7th August - The Haselbury Trail 10k, near Crewkerne (south west of Yeovil). A two-lap scenic cross-country run. There is also a one-lap option. Part of the Somerset Series.


Wednesday 7th August - Summer Sizzler 5k, Cardiff. A fast 'out and bacl' 5k race with BBQ waiting at the finish line. Visit the Cardiff Running Events website for more info.


Thursday 8th August - ULTRA - MTC Cotswold Ultra, Gloucestershire. 57 miles of mixed terrain. Visit the Ultra Running Ltd website.


Sunday 11th August - Lightning Bolt 10k, Race 4, Chippenham. A fast and flat 10k run on country roads (I got my PB there!). Visit the DB Max website.


Tuesday 13th August - Rose Inn Series (race 4/4), Redwick, South Wales. A fast, flat, four mile road race. Visit the  Chepstow Harriers website for entry details.


Saturday 17th August - ULTRA - TEC Cotswolds Challenge, nr Bristol. Ultra (38 miles), Marathon (27 miles), Half (15 miles), 12k. Stunning trails around the Cotswolds Way with plenty of hills included. Visit the Trail Events website for full details.


Saturday 17th August - Chepstow Running Festival, Chepstow Racecourse. 5k, 10k and half marathon options available. Visit the Run Through website for details.


Sunday 18th August - ULTRA - The Two Tunnels, Bath. 500m & 2km colour runs, plus 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon AND a 50k Ultra. Visit the Relish Running website for full details.


Sunday August 18th - Frome Running Festival, Somerset. 5k, 10k and Half Marathon options on closed roads around Frome in Somerset. Visit the Run Through website for full details.


Friday 23rd August - GWR Towpath Series 1/4, Bristol. An evening,  four race series (3x10k, 1x5k in August) out and back along a towpath starting and ending close to Ashton Court. Visit the Great Western Runners website for details and entry.


Saturday 24 August - ULTRA - The Summer Green Man Ultra, Bristol. A 45 mile/72k off-road loop of Bristol. The event is self-navigation and must be completed within 12 hours. A 30 mile option is also available. The full details are available at the  official website.


Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th August - Cardiff Pentath-Run. Complete a marathon distance over two days, across five distances. A 5k, a 10k and a 4.5k cross country run on Saturday. Then a half marathon and a one miler on the Sunday. Surely a unique running event! Visit the Cardiff Running Events website for all the details.


Sunday 25th August - Severn Bridge 10k, Chepstow. A flat(ish) 10k race from one side of the bridge to the other and back again. This used to be a closed-road event with a chance to run over the bridge. Sadly the organisers have faced a number of challenges so can no longer close the bridge or offer a half marathon distance. More details (and the back story) at the official website.


Monday 26th August - The Baltonsborough 5 Mile, nr Glastonbury. A 5 mile road race around some Somerset country lanes. Part of the Somerset Series.


Saturday 31st August - ULTRA - Medip Marauder, Somerset. 50 & 30 mile options with 4,000-5,000 feet of elevation. The race starts in Frome and finishes on the beach close to Weston-Super-Mare. Visit the Albion Running website for all the details.


Saturday 31st August - ULTRA - TEC Mendip Hills, Blagdon, Bristol. Ultra (35 miles), Marathon (30 miles), Half (14 miles), 15k. Two Ultras in one really as the marathon is over 4 miles over the distance. A chance to take in some of the best Somerset hills, including Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole. Visit the Trail Events website for full details and entry.


Saturday 31st August - ULTRA - The Berkeley Marathons, Gloucestershire. Yes, you may recognise the name from the event made famous on Netflix. But this is the UK version, although no less brutal. 130(ish) miles, 15,000 feet of elevation, 24 hour cut off. If you fancy it, get in quick as there is only 100 places available. Visit the Gert Lush Events website for entry.


Not date specific - The Bristol Six Pack Challenge. Six routes in and around Bristol, mainly off road and ranging 5k-10k. Complete them all, submit your evidence, get a lovely medal. Find out more at the Six Pack Challenge Website.


*Further than a one hour drive from Bristol

Race not listed? Email us

September 2024

Saturday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th September - Park Run, various locations with several events in and around Bristol. 5k routes usually available. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.


Sunday 1st September - Run Cheltenham. Half, 10k and Community Mile options available. All races are run on closed roads and start and end at Cheltenham Race Course. Visit the official website for all the info and entry.


Sunday 1st September - Carnival Chase, Warminster, Wiltshire.  A family-friendly event with 1.2k, 3k and 10k multi-terrain routes available. A Redfish Events race, with full details at Entry Central.


Sunday 1st September - Cardiff 10k, Cardiff. A flat and fast race around the centre of Cardiff. Visit the Run4Wales website for more details.


Sunday 1st September - Bridgwater Half, Somerset. 5k and 10k options also available. The races are run on open roads on the outskirts of Bridgwater. Visit the Let's Do This website.


Sunday 1st September - NEW FOR 2024 - Cirencester 10k, Gloucestershire. A closed-road race, starting and ending in the centre of Cirencester. Visit the Let's Do This website.


*Saturday 7th September (date TBC) - BareCamp Naked 5k/10k, nr Langport, Somerset. Yes, a naked race. It takes place at BareCamp, a week long naturist event at Thorney Lakes. You must pre-book your tickets at the Bare West Events website.


*Sunday 8th September - Blackdown Hills Trail Run, 10k & Half, Taunton. Runners are treated to views across Somerset, and some hills! Organised by Prosper Events.


Saturday 21st September - ULTRA - Conquest of Avalon, Somerset. A 30 or 50 mile trail race starting just outside Yeovil and finishing at Glastonbury Tor. Visit the Albion Running website for full details.


Sunday 22nd September - Chedworth Roman Trail, nr Cheltenham. A 10-mile(ish) multi-terrain, challenging event including a river crossing. Full details at the Cirencester AC website.


Sunday 22nd September - Oldbury 10 Mile, South Gloucestershire. A flat race run on country lanes on the outskirts of Thornbury. Visit the Thornbury Running Club website for full details.


Sunday 29th September - Forest of Dean Half Marathon. Run on forest trails with no road crossings. Full details available at the official website.


Sunday 29th September - Devizes 10k, Wiltshire. 10k single-loop road race, starting and ending in the centre of Devizes. Visit the LPS Events website for full details.


Not date specific - The Bristol Six Pack Challenge. Six routes in and around Bristol, mainly off road and ranging 5k-10k. Complete them all, submit your evidence, get a lovely medal. Find out more at the Six Pack Challenge Website.


*Further than one hour from Bristol

Race not listed? Email us

October 2024

Saturday 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th October - Park Run, various locations with several events in and around Bristol. 5k routes usually available. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.


Saturday October 5th - NEW FOR 2024 - Trail Escape, Bristol to Bath. A marathon distance trail run starting in Bristol city centre and ending in Bath city centre. Visit the Trail Escape website for more details.


*Sunday 6th October - Quantock Hills Trail Half Marathon, nr Bridgwater. Ancient forests, savage climbs, beautiful views. Sign up now at the Prosper Events website.


Sunday 6th October - Cardiff Half. Does what it says on the tin. Get the full details at the official website.


*Sunday 6th October - BHAM Trail 10k, nr Yeovil. A muddy, multi-terrain race. Part of the Somerset Series.


Sunday 6th October - Cricklade Half Marathon, 10k and 1.5 mile fun run. A flat/undulating course with distances available for all ages and abilities. Visit the official website for full details and entry.


Saturday 12th October - Barrow & Downs, Tilshead, Wiltshire. A beautiful trail run across Salisbury Plain with marathon and half marathon options. Visit the And-Over Trail Events website for more info and entry.


Sunday 13th October - Burnham Half Marathon, Burnham-on-Sea. A flat road race with personal best potential! Part of the Somerset Series.


Sunday 13th October - Lightning Bolt 10k, Race 5, Chippenham. A fast and flat 10k run on country roads (I got my PB there!). Visit the DB Max website.


Sunday 13th October - Bristol Epic 10k Trail, Ashton Court. Off-road 10k around the beautiful setting of Ashton Court. If you feel like really pushing yourself you can opt for the Ruck Run. Same route, but wearing an 8kg or 12kg weighted vest. Visit the Superhuman Sports website for all the info.


Sunday 27th October - Chepstow Steeplechase, Chepstow. An obstacle run, with 10k, 5k & 3k options. Enter at the Relish Running website.


Not date specific - The Bristol Six Pack Challenge. Six routes in and around Bristol, mainly off road and ranging 5k-10k. Complete them all, submit your evidence, get a lovely medal. Find out more at the Six Pack Challenge Website.


*Further than a one hour drive from Bristol

Race not listed? Email us

November 2024

Saturday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th November - Park Run, various locations with several events in and around Bristol. 5k routes usually available. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.


Sunday 3rd November - The Apocalypse Run, nr Stroud. A 10 mile trail run offering one of the best medals we've seen in a long while! Check the YPB Events website for full details.


Sunday 3rd November - Avon Valley Runners: Over the Hills, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire. An off road 12km race including a river crossing. Visit the  Avon Valley Runners website for more details.


Sunday 10th November - Cardiff Trail Half Marathon, Taffs Well, Cardiff. A trail race through Frorest Fawr. Visit the Let's Do This website for entry.


Saturday 16th November - Skyline Night Race, Bath. Headtorches at the ready for this cracking trail race which offers some great views across Bath. 5km & 10km options available. Visit the Relish Running website for full details.


Sunday 17th November - Skyline Day Race, Bath. Same route as the night race (5k & 10k options) but with a 500m kids race also available. Visit the Relish Running website for full details.


Sunday 17th November - Double Gloucester 5-6 Miles, Gloucestershire. A chance to run up the famous cheese-rolling hill. Find out more at the YPB Events website.


Sunday 17th November - Bath Hilly Half and 'Ultra' 10k, Bath Race Course. A trail run with plenty of hills. One lap will see you complete the 'Ultra' 10k (Ultra because it's actually 12.45km) and two laps will get you through the half. Full details at the official website.


Saturday 23rd November - Masters 5000, Weston-Super-Mare. A 5k evening race on Weston Promenade. Over 35s only. Full details at the official website.


Sunday 24th November - The Brent Knoll, Burnham-on-Sea. 6 miles out and back over Brent Knoll. It is steep. Very steep. Part of the Somerset Series.


Sunday 24th November - The AVR Wiltshire Half Marathon, Edington. A chip-timed road race around villages in west Wiltshire. Full details at the  Avon Valley Runners website.


Sunday 24th November - The Chepstow 365, Chepstow. A 6 mile(ish) road and trail run starting at Chepstow Castle and taking in 365 steps from Giants Cave for amazing views of the Wye Valley. Organisers YPB Events describe it as 'not for the feint hearted'. Entry via the  official website.


Not date specific - The Bristol Six Pack Challenge. Six routes in and around Bristol, mainly off road and ranging 5k-10k. Complete them all, submit your evidence, get a lovely medal. Find out more at the Six Pack Challenge Website.


*Further than one mile from Bristol

Race not listed? Email us

December 2024

Saturday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th December - Park Run, various locations with several events in and around Bristol. 5k routes usually available. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.


Saturday 28th, Sunday 29th, Monday 30th December - Seven Sins & Immortal Sinners, Gloucestershire, nr Lydney.  Multiple races across multiple days. The Seven Sins takes place on all three days and is 7 miles. The Immortal is 14 miles. Both will be muddy and hilly! Entry and info here.


Not date specific - The Bristol Six Pack Challenge. Six routes in and around Bristol, mainly off road and ranging 5k-10k. Complete them all, submit your evidence, get a lovely medal. Find out more at the Six Pack Challenge Website.


*Further than a one hour drive from Bristol

Race not listed? Email us
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