The University of Bristol Run Series

Run, jog or walk your way to the finish line and be part of the #WeAreBristol community.

What is the Bristol Run Series?

The Bristol Run Series is a mix of virtual and in-person running events, so you can take part no matter where you are! Whether you're a seasoned marathon runner or just starting out, there's a pathway that’s ready for you. Sign up to take part and join the #WeAreBristol community.

Back for another year, the series will include three pathways, each containing several events to be completed.

Images shows three runners with text beneath each of them, outlining the Bristol Run Series pathway distances. The pathways read ‘Starter’ (2.5 K, 5 K, 5 Miles, 10 K), ‘Improver’ (5 K, 10 K, 10 Miles and half marathon) and ‘Challenger’ (10 K, half marathon, 20 Miles and full marathon). An stamp overlapping the photos of the runners reads 'run virtually or in-person.

How to take part

Choose a pathway that best suits your level of experience and sign up
You can complete your pathway distances either:
- virtually within the virtual event window
- in-person at one of our series events
- or a mix of both
After you have completed your distance, upload your confirmation to your Bristol Run Series portal to show that you've finished
Once you've completed the four events in your pathway, you'll receive your free Bristol Run Series finisher's medal!

Feedback and engagement

The team delivering the Bristol Run Series are passionate about using physical activity to improve both physical and mental wellbeing. Read about Viet-Anh who participated in the Run Series 2023 and understand how running postively impacted his mental health.

Bristol Run Series partners 2024-25

Banners shows the logos of partners with the Bristol Run Series including 'Bristol SU', 'Parkrun', 'Source', 'Bristol Beer Factory', 'Walk Bristol', 'Cakesmiths', 'Great Run Company', 'Trail Escape', 'Underfall Yard' and 'Good Miles'.

Healthy Minds

We're proud to support and promote the Healthy Minds programme, that supports students who face mental health difficulties.

The programme takes positive steps to improve the way students feel through a varied and socially engaging programme of physical activity. Students are referred by either the Student Counselling Service or the Mental Health Advisory Service, where they then work with an activity mentor to develop new skills, interests, and to find ways to help them feel better and stay well into the future.

The programme is free for students thanks to the generosity of Bristol’s donor community. We've now supported over 500 students in improving their wellbeing, with a 100% improvement rate.