The Bristol Classics Series
Take on four of Bristol’s most iconic physical challenges to run, cycle and swim your way to earning the all-new Bristol Classics medal.
Looking for the ultimate challenge?
The Bristol Classics Series is new for 2025-26, and you won't want to miss it.
Following the huge success of the Bristol Run Series, we’re bringing you a new challenge to reach new goals and reward you with something truly unique.
Inspired by the world-famous London Classics, the University of Bristol is proud to introduce the Bristol Classics Series, delivering a powerful combination of four of the city’s most iconic physical challenges, by foot, by bike and in the water.
How to take part
Complete four of Bristol’s most iconic physical challenges to run, cycle and swim your way to earning the all-new Bristol Classics medal.
The events can be completed in any order over any time period and whether that be in-person or virtually. If you have completed any of the distances since 2020 and have proof, this can be used towards your Bristol Classics.
To be awarded the Bristol Classics medal, you’ll need to complete:
- 2.5 K swim
- 100 K cycle
- Half-marathon
- Marathon
Once you have completed all four events simply upload proof on the portal and you'll receive your iconic medal.
The iconic medal
Are you ready?
Let us know you are up for the ultimate Bristolian challenge by signing up for the Bristol Classics Series
Event schedule
The Bristol Classics event schedule is open - with discounted event tickets available to participants.
Simply choose the event you'd like to complete and book your place.
Remember that all events can be completed virtually too, so no matter where you are in the world you can earn a Bristol Classics medal.
Bristol Classics Series partners
We’re thrilled to announce a new partnerships with Swimathon, Tour de Bristol and Relish Running. Proud partners of The Bristol Classics, supporting the ultimate Bristolian challenge.