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Great Bristol Half Marathon

Event Type Half Marathon
Date 19 September 2021
Location Bristol
Registration Fee £20
Fundraising Target £250
Level Moderate

We want to assure you that we're closely monitoring the situation regarding COVID-19 in the UK. As things stand this event will be going ahead. 

If your event is cancelled or postponed after sign up, you'll be offered a transfer onto a new date or a full refund on your registration fee.

We will, of course, continue to offer all our usual training and fundraising support throughout this time. You’ll have until 8 weeks after your event date to reach your minimum fundraising target.

Please drop us an email if you have any further questions.

The newest addition to the Great Runs series, the Great Bristol Half Marathon has a long history, first held in1989 as the Bristol Half Marathon and now a must-do event in the national running calendar!

Starting and finishing in Bristol's historic Harbourside,  you'll run alongside over10,000 runners as you pass by the city's most iconic landmarks, including the Avon Gorge and Brunel's Clifton suspension bridge.

Charity entries

We'd love to have you on team Alzheimer's Society. You'll be helping to change the lives of people affected by dementia. We will support you through every step of your journey.

Register for the Great Bristol Half Marathon

Own place entries

If you already have your own place in the Great Bristol Half Marathon we’d love to have you on our team. We can help you prepare for the race, and send you a fundraising pack, training plan, running top and other helpful information for the big day!

Please fill out our online form to get started.

When you run for us, you'll receive:

  • a support pack with fundraising help and materials
  • a free running top to wear on race day
  • detailed training guides for different abilities and personalised support from our experts 
  • access to a Facebook group where you can chat to other runners
  • support from our dedicated events team to help you smash your fundraising target

Join our cheer team

Not running? You can still do something incredible and make a difference to people affected by dementia.

Join our cheer team at the Great Bristol Half Marathon. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our runners on the course.

Sign up to join our cheer team

Contact us

If you have any other questions about this event please get in touch with our team on 0330 333 0804 or [email protected]

We know that fundraising can be just as challenging as the event, but we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. 

When you sign up to run for us, you will receive a support pack with tips and advice to help you with your fundraising, allowing you to make a difference to people living with dementia. 

How your money helps

Every penny you raise for Alzheimer’s Society helps provide vital support for people affected by dementia.

Find out how your fundraising helps 

JustGiving

Kick-start your fundraising by setting up a JustGiving page. You can easily share your page with your friends, family and colleagues on social media and email. 

With JustGiving your fundraising money is  automatically sent to us, Gift Aid collected, and your sponsors thanked.

Set up your JustGiving page

Paying in your fundraising money

You can easily pay in your money online, by phone or cheque.

Make a payment

Promote your fundraising

We have tips and advice on how to spread the word about your fundraising. Inspire your friends, colleagues and local community to support you.

Get advice on promoting your event

 

For the Events team please call 0330 333 0804 or email [email protected]