Signups open for the 2018 Great Bristol Half Marathon
Posted on: 24 Jul 2018The SimplyHealth Great Bristol Half Marathon is back! Whether you're a keen runner or a relative novice, the organisers are encouraging any and all Bristol residents to lace up their trainers and give it a go. The run, which takes place on Sunday 23rd September, will take runners past and through some of the city's most picturesque locations, starting and finishing on Anchor Road in the city centre. Signups for the run are now open, follow the link below to find out how you can get involved!
On Sunday 23rd September, Bristol will be the place to be for thousands of runners, joggers and walkers who are eager to tick that half marathon challenge off their lists.
The Simplyhealth Great Bristol Half Marathon returns in its third year as part of the Great Run series. The event comes with its own distinguished history: first staged in 1989 and known as the Bristol Half Marathon, the city centre run has become a long-held tradition in the national running calendar.
Bristol is one of seven European cities to be awarded the annual title of European City of Sport. Over 10,000 runners every year make this a must-do event with an atmosphere and route second to none. Taking runners from the start line on Anchor Road along the Avon, back towards the city, through Whapping Wharf and Redcliffe before a winding central course, the race is surely one of the UK's most picturesque city runs.
The entry price is £31.20 per person but runners can receive a 20% block-purchase discount for members of clubs affiliated to England, Scottish or Welsh Athletics or the British Triathlon Federation. This offer is available to clubs purchasing 20 or more places in the event.
Any athletes (Junior/ U23 / Senior) that have represented Great Britain at XC/ road or track (at 1500 and above) over the last 3 years will also be offered free elite entry.
Signups for the 2018 SimplyHealth Great Bristol Half Marathon are open now and can be found here. For more information on the run or on SimplyHealth and their work, or for any queries about the signup process, visit the SimplyHealth Great Run website or check out their Facebook page.
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