Beyond Bristol takes you off the beaten track, beyond your usual route, beyond the tarmac and on a running adventure like nothing you’ve ever experienced before. It’s both accessible and welcoming - think lots of signage, support and a city centre start and finish - and totally wild - get ready for parks and woodland, riverside trails and plenty of mud. There’s a 25km trail option or a 55km ultra if you want to push yourself even further - but remember, you can take it at your own pace. Walkers, joggers, runners - everyone’s welcome at Beyond Bristol.
Left Handed Giant are a Bristol-based brewing company, with three premises across the city. They make a variety of styles from their two brewery sites based in Bristol, one at their taproom in St Philips, and one at their brewpub in the heart of the city. Inspired by the spirit and ethos of their Left Handed Giant Run Club we’ve partnered with them for our Beyond Bristol event. Their ethos is to promote Equality, empowerment, and community within their city through running.
Distances
Choose your distance
Provisional route is subject to change
Beyond Bristol 55km route starts at Museum Square (BS1 4RN) and heads alongside the Avon through the city centre and out to the west of the city limits. Runners enjoy spectacular views from all angles as they pace under the Clifton Suspension Bridge, then climbing through Leigh Wood Nature Reserve and eventually crossing the bridge into Clifton. Here, the route turns and heads back on itself into the city centre, joining the Frome Valley Way urban riverside trail. Then, leaving the river, the route passes through Eastville park and links with the Bristol and Bath Railway, covering over 10km on the old railway before joining the River Avon Trail. On the riverside, the trail loops back under the railway and snakes back into the city to the finish.
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Provisional route is subject to change
The Beyond Bristol 25km route starts at Museum Square (BS1 4RN) and heads alongside the Avon through the city centre, reaching the west of the city limits and the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Runners pass under the bridge, taking in some incredible, iconic views, before climbing through Leigh Wood Nature Reserve and crossing the bridge into Clifton. Here, the route turns and heads back towards the city. You’ll soon join the Frome Valley Way, before leaving the river to pass through Eastville Park. The route then links with the Bristol and Bath Railway for approximately 6km, before joining Monarch Way for the final stretch towards the river and the heart of Bristol.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an age limit for participants?
To enter Beyond Bristol 55km you must be aged 20, or over. To enter Beyond Bristol 25km you must be aged 18 or over.
What is included in my entry?
As well as entry into the event, your Beyond Bristol entry includes; a finishers medal & tee shirt, chip timing, fully waymarked route & gpx route files to download, feed stations along the route with food and drinks and medical support.
How do I get to the start?
Both 25km and 55km distances start in Museum Square in central Bristol (BS1 4RN). Public transport is the easiest way to get to the Beyond Bristol start.
Where is the finish?
The finish is also in Museum Square in central Bristol.
Is the route fully marked?
There will be event-specific directional signs and confidence markers throughout the course. In the briefing before the race participants will be shown the course markers. GPX files can be download from the event page to follow on the day.
Do I need a map?
There will be event-specific directional signs and confidence markers throughout the course. A sports GPS navigation device is recommended if you have one - GPX files can be download from the event page
How tough is the course?
The course features a mixture of surfaces. You can expect the terrain to be a mixture of footpaths, parks, woodland trails, riverside paths and disused railway lines. There are also steps in places. Dependent on weather conditions parts of the route may be muddy. Whilst it is not mountainous, there are hills in places that will provide a challenge for some participants.
Are there cut off times?
Beyond Bristol has strict cut off times that will be enforced. The cut off times are to ensure that all participants (25km and 55km) have completed the route by 18:30.
55km Cut Off Points
Feed Station 2 (55km only): Avon Railway, Bitton Station, Bath Rd, Bitton, Bristol BS30 6HD
Cut off time: 1.35pm
Distance from the start: 27.2km
Feed Station 3 (55km only): Chequers Inn, Hanham Mills, Bristol, BS15 3NU
Cut off time: 4.10pm
Distance from the start: 41.1km
How many Feed Stations are on the route?
There are 3 Feed Stations on the 55km route, and 1 on the 25km route.
55km
Feed Station 1: Eastville Park, Fishponds Road, Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6AX \ Distance from the start: 14.5km
Feed Station 2: Avon Railway, Bitton Station, Bath Rd, Bitton, Bristol BS30 6HD \ Distance from the start: 27.2km
Feed Station 3: Chequers Inn, Hanham Mills, Bristol, BS15 3NU \ Distance from the start: 41.1km
25km
Feed Station 1: Eastville Park, Fishponds Road, Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6AX \ Distance from the start: 14.5km
How do I use the GPX Route file?
To use your Beyond Bristol GPX file, simply select “Download GPX File” on our website via your laptop or smartphone. You will then need to add the downloaded file to either your running watch or your phone via an app. The most popular ones are Strava, Garmin and Komoot, for example. Import this GPX file to your chosen app. The steps will vary depending on the app you’ve selected but you should be able to find a “Upload activity” or “Import route”.
How much of the route is paved/unpaved?
55km route is 70% paved, 30% unpaved. 25km route is 82% paved, 18% unpaved.
What You Get
We’re working to make our events as low impact and sustainable as possible. We've introduced an option for participants to forgo their finisher t-shirt in place of a donation to a suitable sustainable charity. Participants can choose whether to select this option at the point of entering the event.
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