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Running · 10Ks
Great Bristol Run 10K 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 9 May 2027
- Location
- Bristol, UK
- Distance
- 6.2 mi / 10.0 km
Great Bristol Run 10K: 9 May 2027. Entry, the harbourside route, charity, a pace calculator.
Great Bristol Run 10K Race Timeline
241 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 10K-specific training ramps up.
Great Bristol Run 10K 2027: quick answers
When is Great Bristol Run 10K 2027?
Great Bristol Run 10K 2027 takes place on Sunday, 9 May 2027.
What time does Great Bristol Run 10K start?
The official 2027 start time hasn't been published yet. Waves confirmed closer to race day; the official site currently lists a headline 8:30am start.
Where does Great Bristol Run 10K start and finish?
Great Bristol Run 10K starts at Colston Avenue, Bristol and finishes at Anchor Road, Bristol.
How many miles is Great Bristol Run 10K?
Great Bristol Run 10K is 6.2 miles (10km).
How much does Great Bristol Run 10K cost to enter?
Entry is direct via the official site — no ballot. 10K entry was £40 (Saver) rising to £46 (Final) as of Aug 2026, plus a booking fee; always confirm current pricing.
How can I track a runner at Great Bristol Run 10K?
Live tracking via the official Great Run app (RTRT.me platform).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 9 May 2027
- Distance
- 6.2 miles / 10.0km
- Location
- Bristol, UK
- Start Point
- Colston Avenue, Bristol
- Finish Point
- Anchor Road, Bristol
- Surface
- Closed public roads, tarmac
- Cut-off time
- No fixed cut-off time — a sweep vehicle travels at a 17-minute-per-mile pace, and runners who fall behind it are moved onto the pavement. The finish area stays open until the last finisher.
- Age requirement
- Runners must be 15 or over on event day.
- Tracking app
- Live tracking via the official Great Run app (RTRT.me platform).
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: start time. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Entry is direct via the official site — no ballot. 10K entry was £40 (Saver) rising to £46 (Final) as of Aug 2026, plus a booking fee; always confirm current pricing.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is first come, first served, with tiered pricing that rises as places sell out.
Great Bristol Run 10K Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Great Bristol Run 10K Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Colston Avenue, Bristol and finishing at Anchor Road, Bristol. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Great Bristol Run 10K flat?
Widely described as relatively flat and well suited to PBs, with no official elevation figure published. Course-analysis tools estimate the effect on pace at only around 1% slower than a completely flat course.
Great Bristol Run 10K Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Colston Avenue, Bristol
Start line.
Queen Square & Castle Park
The route heads through two of Bristol's central green spaces early on.
Cumberland Road waterside
A flat stretch along the harbourside before the finish on Anchor Road.
Where Great Bristol Run 10K starts and finishes
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on. The official course map is the one to use: view it on the organiser's site .
Full Great Bristol Run 10K Route Breakdown
Starts on Colston Avenue and heads through Queen Square and Castle Park before crossing Prince Street Bridge and running along the waterside on Cumberland Road, finishing on Anchor Road.
Great Bristol Run 10K Pace Calculator & Splits
Great Bristol Run 10K Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
38:43
Average pace / km
24:03
Great Bristol Run 10K Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 29:02 | 18:02 | 1:30:12 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 31:27 | 19:33 | 1:37:43 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 33:52 | 21:03 | 1:45:14 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 36:17 | 22:33 | 1:52:45 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 38:43 | 24:03 | 2:00:16 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 41:08 | 25:33 | 2:07:47 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 43:33 | 27:04 | 2:15:18 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 45:58 | 28:34 | 2:22:49 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 48:23 | 30:04 | 2:30:20 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 53:14 | 33:04 | 2:45:22 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 58:04 | 36:05 | 3:00:24 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:02:54 | 39:05 | 3:15:26 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:07:45 | 42:06 | 3:30:28 | 7:00:00 |
Great Bristol Run 10K Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Great Bristol Run 10K finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Great Bristol Run 10K finish
52:00
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Great Bristol Run 10K, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyGreat Bristol Run 10K Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- A bag for the baggage bus at the start — labelled with your race number
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- Your own gels/fuel if you'd rather not rely solely on on-course water
- Confirmation of your start wave, once published closer to race day
- A meeting point agreed with family/friends near the Anchor Road finish for after the race
Training Strategy for Great Bristol Run 10K
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 10K, whether it's your first or you're chasing a PB. Consistency and a weekly speed or threshold session matter more here than sheer mileage.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Colston Avenue, Bristol fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
10K Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A 10K doesn't demand the same carb-loading as a half or full marathon — a normal balanced diet in the days before is fine, with a slightly larger carb portion the night before.
Eat something light and familiar 1-2 hours before your wave start.
On-course water is provided, but gel-station brand details weren't published at the time of writing — carry your own fuel if you have specific needs.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery — Bristol's Harbourside has plenty of options near the finish.
Great Bristol Run 10K Charity Places 2027
Charity places are available through the event's official charity, Alzheimer's Society, and other partner charities. There's no single universal minimum — each sets its own fee and fundraising target, as in the example below.
| Charity Partner | Entry Fee | Minimum Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Society | £25 | £300 |
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Great Bristol Run 10K for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Great Bristol Run 10K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusWhere to Stay for Great Bristol Run 10K
Bristol city centre / Harbourside
Closest to both the start on Colston Avenue and the finish on Anchor Road, with plenty of hotel choice right on the waterfront.
Can be busy on race weekend given the size of the event.
Clifton
A short journey from the course, with a quieter base away from the city centre crowds.
Not walking distance to the start or finish.
Travel & Logistics
Bristol Temple Meads is the main mainline station; the Portway Park & Ride (on the Severn Beach rail line) sits near the Portway section of the half marathon route.
The Portway Park & Ride offers a free car park with direct trains into the city.
Rolling road closures are in place from around 2am to 6am on event morning, reopening by 6pm.
Spectator & Cheer Guide
Specific mile-marker viewing points weren't published at the time of writing — Queen Square, Castle Park and the Anchor Road finish are the most central spots to watch from.
Central Bristol is compact and walkable, making it realistic to see your runner at more than one point along the route.
Live tracking via the official Great Run app (RTRT.me platform).
Great Bristol Run 10K Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Great Bristol Run 10K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.