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Black To The Trails

Name: Black To The Trails
Start: 2026-10-11
End: 2026-10-11
Location: Filton

Filton, United Kingdom • 11 Oct 2026

Black to the Trails : Bristol

Black to the Trails is a trail running event organised by Black Trail Runners that focuses on increasing ethnic diversity in the UK trail running scene. The Bristol edition will take place at Blaise Castle Estate, 27A Kings Weston Road, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7QT. The venue offers a main car park off Kings Weston Road with pay and display parking. SatNav postcode is BS10 7QT and the What3Words location is ///posed.shower.rounds.

Distances on offer

1K
5K
10K
Scotch Bonnet 10K

Age and entry notes are stated for each distance. Under 16s are free. Specific age limits include 1K open to all ages with under 12s accompanied by an adult, 5K for ages 12 and above, and 10K events for ages 16 and above. Entry fees vary by distance and affiliation status, with example prices including £5.50 affiliated and £7.50 non-affiliated for the 1K, £12.50 affiliated and £14.50 non-affiliated for the 5K, and £23 affiliated and £25 non-affiliated for the 10K.

The event programme includes post-run activities such as food concessions reflecting different cultures, live music, DJs, face painting and live run commentary. Finishers receive a Black to the Trails medal and a goody bag. The event is licensed by the TRA and will adhere to UK Athletics rules. Volunteer opportunities are available to support the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Filton

Race information

Website

10 km

Scotch Bonnet 10k

10 km

10k

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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