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Thousands take part in annual Great Bristol Run
TL;DR
Tens of thousands participated in the sold-out Great Bristol Run, which featured a new start time for the half marathon and 10K events. The race took place in Bristol City Centre, with several roads closed for the event.
Key points
- Tens of thousands participated in the Great Bristol Run
- The event started at 08:30 BST
- Half marathon competitors started before 10K runners
- Changes were made based on feedback from last year
- Several city centre roads were closed for the race
Tens of thousands of runners and spectators descended on Bristol City Centre's streets for the annual Great Bristol Run.
The sold-out event kicked off at 08:30 BST with the half marathon competitors setting off before the 10K runners this year to avoid running in warmer conditions.
The new start time was part of several changes made by event organisers in response to feedback from last year's event.
Several city centre roads were closed for the race earlier and have now reopened.
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Many of those who took part in the event were raising money for charity.
Anya Evans ran the 10k race for Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal.
She said they helped when her daughter had life-saving surgery at Bristol Children's Hospital.
"When my daughter was born, she had two heart defects and we spent two months in the hospital.
"She had surgery and it was a very difficult time for our family.
"The Grand Appeal charity made every day just a little bit less difficult."
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This year's event featured a number of changes, including new start times and reversed routes.
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Both the 10k and half marathon courses were flipped to run in the opposite direction to recent years to help manage the flow of runners.
This year's race also featured a separate start and finish area to create more space and additional on-course hydration.
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Participants enjoyed a scenic route, with views of the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Avon Gorge.
Spectators cheered on their friends, loved ones and colleagues from the sidelines.
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Q&A
What time did the Great Bristol Run start this year?
The Great Bristol Run started at 08:30 BST.
Why were changes made to the Great Bristol Run this year?
Changes were made in response to feedback from last year's event.
How many participants were there in the Great Bristol Run?
Tens of thousands of runners and spectators took part in the event.
