Bristol Half Marathon
Location:
Bristol
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England
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Europe
Scenic city run with hilly terrain, river views, and historic landmarks.
Race Details
PB Potential Ranking
Challenging
4.74
Race Distance
Half Marathon
21.098km
13.1ml
Race Official Name
Great Bristol Half Marathon
Race Month
September
Race Type
Road
Website
About the Bristol Half Marathon
The Bristol Half Marathon showcases England's creative western hub with maritime charm. Runners trace the historic floating harbor, cross the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge, and navigate through neighborhoods filled with colorful street art and Georgian architecture. September's mild early autumn creates perfect racing conditions as participants experience both Bristol's seafaring history and its contemporary artistic energy. The challenging course features significant hills that showcase the city's dramatic topography. Local spectators bring genuine West Country warmth, creating an atmosphere that balances serious competition with relaxed creativity. This race captures Bristol's distinctive character—historically significant yet youthfully innovative—offering both athletic challenge and cultural immersion in a city where maritime heritage meets cutting-edge creativity beneath the distinctive accent of England's independent-minded West Country.
Course & Elevation
Participants
Average Number of Participants
14,000
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