Portishead Open Air Pool 10am

Portishead Running Club's Black Nore 10km returns for 2024

This mixed terrain 10km run starts within the Portishead lake grounds. Runners will then head out along the coast path weaving their way along the Bristol channel and enjoying the views over the water to Wales. 

You will run past the iconic Black Nore Lighthouse and continue along the cliffs through the National Trust's 'Redcliffe Bay'. Though much of the route undulates its way along the coast, you’ll be challenged in the middle with a steep climb leading up and away from the sea. But at the top you will be rewarded with a water station marking the halfway point! A road section with a steep descent then sees you looping back around to the Black Nore Lighthouse once again, before returning along the coast path to the finish line, where personal glory and a finisher’s medal awaits!

This is a fun, multi terrain event. You should expect a mix of grass, mud, rocks and tarmac. It is suitable for runners of all abilities although care will be required as parts of the course are uneven and some areas may be slippery. For this reason, the course is not suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs or running with dogs. 

The use of headphones during the race will not be permitted for safety reasons.

Minimum age 16.

NEW For 2024 is the Family Fun Run which will take place before the main race along the Esplanade and will be free to enter on the day

Entry fees: ARC/UKA Affiliated - £14 Unaffiliated runners - £16 (AN ADDITIONAL EARLY BIRD SAVING OF £2 AVAILABLE UNTIL JUNE 30TH)

The race will be capped at 350 runners and online registration only. If places still remain once online registration closes, they will be made available on the day, on a first come first serve basis, priced at ARC/UKA Affiliated - £16. Unaffiliated runners - £18.   

Race Route: available Here

What's included

• Unique Finisher’s Medal
• Clearly marked and marshalled course
• Water station
• Timed results
• Toilets and changing facilities
• Cafe
• Fully qualified medical assistance
• Prizes for top 3 men and women 

Event day logistics

08:30 Registration opens
09:45 Registration closes
09:50 Race Briefing
10:00 Black Nore 10km starts
10:40 First runners expected
12:00 Awards ceremony

Registration: Race numbers will not be sent out; please collect your race number on the day from Race HQ at Portishead Open Air Pool. 

Bag Drop: The bag drop facility will be located at the Race HQ. Bags can be left at owners' own risk. Please do not leave any valuables.

How to get there: Follow the signs to Portishead along the A369 from Bristol/M5 - then follow the signs to the Lake Grounds. The Race HQ is located by the Portishead open air swimming pool at the end of the Lake Grounds. See map

Free Parking: is available along the Lake Grounds.

Please arrive at least one hour before the start of your event to give yourself enough time to get parked, registered and warmed up.  

UKA Race Licence number: PENDING

The Black Nore 10km is kindly supported by:

Plant Force Machinery Hire    

Tax Assist

Hunter Selection                   

Life Aligned Chiropractors