Great Bristol Run returns - what you need to know
AJ Bell Great Bristol RunSeveral major changes have been made to the Great Bristol Run, which will return to the city in May, after feedback from runners who took part last year.
Tens of thousands of runners compete in the half marathon and 10k every year.
The biggest change runners will notice is that the race is now going to be run in reverse to help manage the crowds, with the half marathon competitors setting off first.
Organisers are also adding extra hydration stations after criticism at a lack of water provided in previous years.
What's changing this year?
This year, both races are running in reverse, taking the same route as in previous years but run in the opposite direction.
The half marathon will begin first, with organisers saying it will help those running for longer finish earlier, and avoid running in hotter temperatures.
There will also be four water stations on the half marathon route, and two on the 10k route, with cooling showers introduced for the first time, to help keep runners' temperatures down during the race.
The start and end points are being spaced further apart to avoid large crowds bunching up when the race runners finish.
What's the route?
The races will begin on Rupert Street, and follow a route which takes in St Nicholas Street, Marsh Street, Queen Square, loops around Castle Park, heads towards Redcliffe Way, then along Cumberland Road, up and back down the Portway, before heading just past the roundabout on Anchor Road.
The full route can be seen on the race website
When will the races start?
The half marathon waves will begin at 08:30 BST on 10 May. The 10k waves set off from 10:40 BST that morning.
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