Portishead Open Air Pool 10am

Portishead Running Club's Black Nore 10km returns for 2025

This mixed-terrain 10km run kicks off in the scenic Portishead Lake Grounds. From there, runners head out along the coast path, following the edge of the Bristol Channel and soaking up sweeping views across the water to Wales.

You’ll pass the iconic Black Nore Lighthouse and continue along the coast path through the National Trust’s Redcliffe Bay. Though much of the route gently undulates along the channel, you’ll be tested midway with a steep climb that pulls you up and away from the water. But at the top, you’ll be rewarded with a water station—and the halfway point!

Next comes a steep descent on the road, sending you looping back around towards the lighthouse and the coast path once again. The final challenge greets you at the sailing club, with a short, sharp climb to the top of the old golf course. From here, you’ll catch a glimpse of where you began before one last surge.

Then it’s down to the esplanade for a fast finish to the line—met by cheers from the crowd, personal glory, and of course, your well-earned finisher’s medal.

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.

Entry fees: ARC/UKA Affiliated - £14 Unaffiliated runners - £16

(AN ADDITIONAL EARLY BIRD SAVING OF £2 AVAILABLE UNTIL JUNE 1st)

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