This year Bristol will be holding its 21st Half Marathon on Sunday the 6th of September. The event has grown over the years, from 1,000 runners at the first race in 1989 to 16,000 in 2008.
There are a series of workshops held throughout the year to help runners to prepare for the big event:
The 3 official charities for 2009 are:
CLIC Sargent
CLIC Sargent is the UK's leading chirldren's cancer charity, CLIC Sargent is the only organisation to offer them all round care and support.
Website: http://www.clicsargent.org.uk
St Peter's Hospice
St. Peter's Hospice is Bristol's only hospice caring for people with incurable illnesses, usually cancer, as well as supporting their families and children.
Website: http://www.stpetershospice.org.uk
COCO
A registered children's charity working on closely monitored education and healthcare initiatives that make a big difference to the lives of children living in poverty throughout the developing world.
Website: http://www.coco.org.uk
For more details on the Bristol Half Marthon please visit:
