• Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Bristol
  • Event weekend starts
  • Open entry

AJ Bell Great Bristol Run Half Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2027 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

AJ Bell Great Bristol Run Half Marathon at a glance

Typical conditions
83/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
26 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

AJ Bell Great Bristol Run Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
21.1 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
City, Riverside, Waterfront, Historic, Parkland, Canyon, Island

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run Half Marathon route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run Half Marathon?

The AJ Bell Great Bristol Run Half Marathon is described as flat. The course notes also call it relatively flat city course taking in Bristol's rivers, green spaces and urban landmarks.

Where does the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run Half Marathon route go?

The AJ Bell Great Bristol Run Half Marathon route starts at Anchor Road, Bristol BS1 5UQ and finishes at Anchor Road, Bristol BS1 5UQ. Underfoot, expect road. It passes Bristol waterfront, Avon Gorge, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Spike Island and Wapping Wharf. Relatively flat city course taking in Bristol's rivers, green spaces and urban landmarks.

What should runners know on race day for the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run Half Marathon?

Bag drop is available. The event uses closed-road arrangements. Wave starts are used.

Race character

Scenery

  • City
  • Riverside
  • Waterfront
  • Historic
  • Parkland
  • Canyon
  • Island

Atmosphere

  • Big City
  • Charity
  • Community

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Flat
Technicality
Non Technical

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.

Race day logistics

Wave starts
Yes
Bag drop
Yes
Closed roads
Yes
Medal
Yes
Finisher tee
Yes

Access and course status

Start
Anchor Road, Bristol BS1 5UQ
Finish
Anchor Road, Bristol BS1 5UQ

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Surface
Road
Landmarks
Bristol waterfront, Avon Gorge, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Spike Island, Wapping Wharf, Queen Square, Castle Park, Old City
Notable features
  • Relatively flat city course taking in Bristol's rivers, green spaces and urban landmarks
  • passes the waterfront and out along the Avon Gorge under the Clifton Suspension Bridge before joining the 10K route at Spike Island

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 12°CTypical temperature
  • 21 kphTypical wind
  • 3 mmTypical rainfall
  • 83Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.