Explore Bristol
With iconic landmarks such as the Clifton Suspension Bridge and a vibrant culture, Bristol doesn't need much selling - this is probably why it has attracted an active community of outdoor enthusiasts. Use this page to discover runs, rides, swims, walks, triathlons, challenges and other outdoor activities in and around Bristol.
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- Sun 11 May
- £36-£48
Great Bristol Run
Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on Bristol’s super-scenic routes.
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sat 31 May
- £20-£35
Walk Bristol
Take in the stunning sights of Bristol and step into serene nearby nature on the city's outskirts, as part of Bristol Walkfest - the city's month-long programme of all things walking!
- Short walk 2
- Challenge walk 2
- Sat 7 Jun
- £44
Mendip Murmuration
Ride your mountain bike through some of Somerset’s stunning landscapes over the distance of your choice with like-minded riders at this award-winning event with top reviews!
- Mountain biking events 3
- Sun 6 Jul
- £55-£85
ATW Bristol Triathlon
ATW presents the Bristol Triathlon, one of the UK's most-popular 'closed-road' triathlon events, in a vibrant city known for its culture, creativity and green spaces.
- Sprint triathlon
- Sprint aquabike
- Olympic triathlon
- Standard aquabike
- Sat 27 Sep
- £50-£75
Trail Escape | Bristol-to-Bath
Escape the city. Explore the trails. Run or walk a stunning trail route that starts from Bristol and heads into the luscious Cotswolds before finishing in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath.
- Trail run 2