Thousands of runners will take in some of the city’s most iconic sights on Sunday (September 15) as they set out on the Great Bristol Half Marathon.
Large parts of the city centre will be closed as participants take on the iconic 13.1 mile course, the 29th race after after its first event in 1989.
Runners will set out in five waves, with the wheelchair and visually impaired event kicking off at 9.15am and subsequent runners starting at 9.30am, 9.38am, 9.46am, and 9.54am.
The course
The course will start on Anchor Road near Millenium Square, close to the Jacob’s Well roundabout, before participants set out along the Portway and under the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
Runners will then continue along the Portway until they reach the edge of Shirehampton Golf Course, at which point they will double back and head back towards the city centre.
Crossing onto Spike Island, runners will make their way along Cumberland Road before heading around Queen Square, Redcliffe, and Castle Park.
Finally, participants will continue through the heart of the city via St Augustine’s Parade before coming in sight of the finish line on Anchor Road by Bristol Aquarium.
Music will play at ten points along the course, and will also feature a ‘cheer point’ from Children’s Hospice South West to boost runners on their final push toward the finish line.
The final stretch in the centre of the city is designed to give participants the opportunity to meet with friends and family after overcoming the sporting challenge, ideally located to head out for a well-deserved meal or celebratory pint.
For more information about the race, including an interactive map of the course, timetable, and road closure information here.
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