Bristol Trail & Ultra

Event overview

Beyond Bristol takes place in central Bristol on 28 March 2026. The event starts and finishes at Museum Square (BS1 4RN). Two trail distances are offered and the route uses city riverside paths, parks, woodland trails and disused railway lines. The course passes under the Clifton Suspension Bridge, goes through Leigh Wood Nature Reserve, follows the Frome Valley Way and links with Eastville Park and the Bristol and Bath Railway before returning to the city.

Routes and support

• 55 km Ultra
• 25 km Trail

The 55 km route includes more than 10 km on the old railway line and three feed stations: Eastville Park (14.5 km), Bitton Station on the Avon Railway (27.2 km) and Chequers Inn, Hanham Mills (41.1 km). The 25 km route has one feed station at Eastville Park (14.5 km) and includes about 6 km on the Bristol and Bath Railway/old railway alignment. Route surfaces are a mix of paved and unpaved: the 55 km route is listed as 70% paved / 30% unpaved, the 25 km as 82% paved / 18% unpaved. The event provides a fully signed route, GPX files, chip timing, feed stations, medical support and a finishers' medal. Age limits apply: 20 or over for the 55 km and 18 or over for the 25 km. The organiser enforces strict cut off times so all participants complete the route by 18:00. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.