BEYOND BRISTOL 55KM ULTRA & 25KM TRAIL RUN 2026

After an incredible first year in 2025, Beyond Bristol by WILD DEER EVENTS is back for its second edition on Saturday 28 March 2026, and it’s shaping up to be even bigger, bolder, and better.

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. This isn’t just a run. It’s a full-on trail adventure – starting and finishing in the heart of the city, then winding through woodland, riverside paths, and green spaces that most people never even knew were there. Whether you're looking for a fresh challenge or just want to spend a day moving through beautiful places, Beyond Bristol gives you a chance to do something different – and unforgettable. There’s a a 55km Ultra if you want to push yourself further or a 25km Trail Run- but remember, you can take it at your own pace. Walkers, joggers, runners - everyone’s welcome at Beyond Bristol.

Beyond Bristol 55km route starts at Museum Square (BS1 4RN) and heads alongside the Avon through the city centre and out to the west of the city limits. Runners enjoy spectacular views from all angles as they pace under the Clifton Suspension Bridge, then climbing through Leigh Wood Nature Reserve and eventually crossing the bridge into Clifton. Here, the route turns and heads back on itself into the city centre, joining the Frome Valley Way urban riverside trail. Then, leaving the river, the route passes through Eastville park and links with the Bristol and Bath Railway, covering over 10km on the old railway before joining the River Avon Trail. On the riverside, the trail loops back under the railway and snakes back into the city to the finish.

Left Handed Giant are a Bristol-based brewing company, with three premises across the city. They make a variety of styles from their two brewery sites based in Bristol, one at their taproom in St Philips, and one at their brewpub in the heart of the city. Inspired by the spirit and ethos of their Left Handed Giant Run Club we’ve partnered with them for our Beyond Bristol event. Their ethos is to promote Equality, empowerment, and community within their city through running.