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Bristol & West AC is the leading all-round athletics club in the Southwest of England, providing coaching and competition for the widest range of events, all age groups and all abilities, throughout the year.

From running for fun to international excellence, from road running and cross country to track and field - indoors and out -  we are an open and friendly club whose aim is to help you to achieve your potential and enjoy our great sport.

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Bridge Inn 5k 

Enjoy a drink afterwards in the congenial surroundings of the Bridge Inn after the race.

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The race starts at 7:30pm from under the Bridge across the ring road from the Bridge Inn.

Race registration is on the night only and open from 6:30pm. HQ: The Bridge Inn, Shortwood, Bristol BS16 9NG (Leave Avon Ring Road at the Dramway Roundabout, head for Pucklechurch, follow sign sharp right to Shortwood).

At least 6 Spot prizes are drawn at each event: so stay for prize giving at approx 8:40 pm to be in with a chance - spot prizes have to be claimed in person on the night.

An Avon AA mob match with teams of 20 (or more) to count is to be held in conjunction with the Bridge Inn 5K on Tuesday 26 June 2012. Just let Chris Elson (c.j.elson@bris.ac.uk) know that your club will enter a team, and then individuals enter the race as usual on the night. There is a cup for the winning team.

Winter Series 2011 to 2012

The last Tuesday of the month which will be 27 September 2011, 25 October, 29 November, 31 January 2012 and 28 February (with a reserve race date of 27 March 2012 in the event that any race is cancelled due to bad weather).

Summer Series 2012

The last Tuesday of the month in April, May, June, and July. First date in 2012 is 24 April. The remaining dates are 29 May, 26 June and 31 July.

Course

Out-and-back on traffic-free footpaths, well marshalled, lead bike and sweeper to accompany person at rear of field.

Entry and prizes

One race: £7 unaffiliated, £5 affiliated

Five Race Series: £25 unaffiliated, £19 affiliated

Prizes for each race

SW, F35, F45, F55, U17W & SM, M40, M45, M50, M55, M60, U17M

(prizes only awarded on the night, you must stay for your prize).

Series awards

Best 4 accumulated times for the Winter Series and Best 3 accumulated times for the Summer Series.

Prizes presented at first race in next series. Easy Runner prize best accumulated 5 times for the winter series and best accumulated 4 times for the summer series.

Medical Cover: Level 1

Series Sponsorship

The Bridge Inn Series is grateful to the series sponsor 'Easy Runner' for their support.

UKA Race Permit 2011-101596

Race Director: Chris Elson c.j.elson@bris.ac.uk (0117-9733391)

Previous race results

2011/2012

Winter Series

2011

Summer Series

Winter Series

2010

Summer Series

Winter Series

2009

Summer Series

2007