University of Bristol 5 miler paced training run 2026

This one went down a treat last year and we are delighted the start and finish is hosted again by our partners the Underfall Yard Trust.  This event is designed to support those of you wanting to transition from 5K to 10K, specifically support your pacing.     
 
So come and join us in the heart of Bristol on Sunday the 15 March 2026.  A relaxed introduction or re-introduction into in-person events, with approximate finish timed wave starts so you are with similarly paced runners.  This event isn’t about quick times, but about pacing, getting the distance in your legs, and being immersed in the heart of the city with like minded people.  
The reward at the end is a medal [just wait until you see it!] along with food and refreshments right on the harbour waterside in the heart of the historic Underfall Yard.  Your training run group leaders are part of the University Athletics and Cross-Country Club [UoBACCC], Sport, Exercise and Health staff, or part of our Run Series community, not to mention you will have the worlds greatest marshals to support you enroute.

Location

Underfall Yard Cafe,
Underfall Yard Visitor Centre,
Underfall Yard, Cumberland Rd, Bristol BS1 6XG

Registration - Underfall Café

• Bag drop
• Run group leader [upto 2 x run leaders per group]
• The course is an out and back route along the river towpath and takes you underneath the Clifton suspension bridge
• All finishers will receive a 5 miler or 10 miler medals respectively [£5 RRP value]
• Post training run food and refreshments at Underfall café [£5 RRP value]
• Pre-event email

Wave times

• Wave 1: 80 mins approx - 9:15 am for 9:30 start
• Wave 2: 70 mins approx - 9:45 am for 10 am start
• Wave 3: 65 mins approx - 10:15 am for 10:30 start
• Wave 4: 60 mins approx - 10:45 am for 11 am start
• Wave 5: 50 mins approx - 11:15 am for 11:30 start

Payment information

Ticket prices vary depending on whether you are a student, staff, or alumni and community of the University of Bristol. View the different prices below.
 

Ticket category	Ticket price exclusive of VAT	VAT* value	Total ticket price
Student	£4.17	£0.83	£5
Staff	£6.25	£1.25	£7.50
Alumni and community	£10	£2	£12

*VAT is a tax added to most products and services sold by VAT-registered businesses in the UK.

Your ticket price will be confirmed after you select your demographic (ticket category) in the next stage of the transaction. Please note that the total price will not be displayed until after your card details have been entered in the final stage of the transaction.

Additional products

Committed to improving our sustainability, subsidised #WeAreBristol performance running t-shirts are available as an optional purchase via the University online shop to wear during the run. Don't forget your exclusive access to our Bristol Run Series support hub.

Support

Contact the Sports Events Team on sports-events@bristol.ac.uk