Bristol Epic 10k Trail
The South West’s Best Trail Running & Rucking Events!
Explore some of Bristol & the South West's most scenic and challenging trail runs in a distance that suits you. Whether you’re looking to take on your first 10k trail race, you fancy something different with our rucking challenges or you're a seasoned ultra runner, we've got a running event for you!
Face testing climbs, rolling terrains and explore the great outdoors with Our Epic 10k Series. Taking place in 2 unique locations in 2025, you can take on our stunning 10k trail runs as a standard trail run or, with the addition of a backpack, as a ruck!
Or if you’re looking for something slightly longer, our partners over at Beyond Trails have the perfect event, Beyond Bristol, that’ll put your ultra trail running endurance to the ultimate test.
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EPIC 10K TRAIL & RUCK SERIES
Our events are always designed for all skill levels, so whether you're looking for a new challenge in our standard trail race, or challenging yourself to our rucking option, we have options to suit you.
You’ve got two options to choose from in the Epic 10k Series:
TRAIL RUNNING
COST: £25
This is our most popular choice of race, just you versus challenging climbs.
Perfect for those looking for a fun day our with epic views, whether it's your first 10k trail run or you are a seasoned trail runner, this is the event for you!
Included: Bag drop. Water stations. Toilets. Podium prizes. Finisher's medal. Food and drink vendors. Event photography.
RUCKING
COST: £30
The same 10k route as the standard trail run, but with the addition of a weighted backpack that we provide for you on the day - weighing 12kg for men and 8kg for women.
Ruck, yomp, tabbing, walking or running with a backpack. Our 10k ruck is the perfect first rucking challenge to take on. Find out more about rucking here.
COST: £30
Included: Bag drop. Water stations. Toilets. Podium prizes. Finisher's medal. Food and drink vendors. Event photography.
BRISTOL EPIC 10K INFO
Date
Sunday 12th October, 2025
Location
Ashton Court Estate
Long Ashton, Bristol
BS41 9LX (enter via Church Lodge Car Park)
Start Times
Provisionally, all heats for all categories will begin between 11:00-11:30 am. You will be sent your exact heat start time on the week of the event.
Parking
Information about parking will be sent out closer to the event.
Categories
Just for fun
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Individuals
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Groups (as many team members as you like!)
Competitive
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Individuals (competitive heat men)
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Individuals (competitive heat women)
BEYOND TRAILS BRISTOL
Beyond Bristol takes you off the beaten track, beyond your usual route, beyond the tarmac and on a running adventure like nothing you’ve ever experienced before.
There are two distance options to choose from:
25K TRAIL RUN
Just above the half marathon trail distance, explore some of Bristol's best trail running routes on this circular route, beginning & finishing in Museum Square.
COST: £50
Start Time: 11.00am
Feed stations: 2
Route includes:
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Leigh Wood Nature Reserve
Eastville Park
Bristol & Bath Railway Path
55K TRAIL RUN
Ultra runners assemble! This ultra marathon adventure will put your trail running endurance to the test, again beginning & finishing at Museum Square.
COST: £85
Start Time: 7.00am
Feed stations: 4
Route includes:
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Leigh Wood Nature Reserve
Frome Valley Riverside Trail
Eastville Park
Bristol & Bath Railway Path
River Avon Trail
BEYOND TRAILS BRISTOL INFO
Date
Saturday 29th March 2025
Location
Museum Square
Museum St, Bristol
BS1 4RN
Start Times
25k: 11.00am
55k: 7.00am
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