TRY-Series
Be part of Team UWE Bristol
UWE Bristol Sport are putting on a TRY-series, aimed at encouraging and supporting staff, students and alumni to participate in swimming, cycling and running.
You can participate in the individual events or take part in all three to complete the TRY-Series.
To stay informed about all things related to running and receive timely updates about the Try-Series, join our MOVE Teams Group.
Great Bristol Run
On Sunday 11 May 2025, UWE Bristol will team up with the Great Run Company and University of Bristol to take part in the Great Bristol 10k and Half Marathon and we want you to be part of the team!
Whether you want to beat your personal best or are simply looking for a new challenge this event is open to all abilities.
Cost: Take advantage of our special UWE Bristol offer
10k - UWE Bristol students £27, UWE Bristol staff £31, UWE Bristol Alumni £34
Half Marathon - £43
Closing date: Sunday 13 April 2025
Tour de Bristol
UWE Bristol will once again be hosting this ever popular Tour de Bristol cycle event, so why not join as part of #teamUWE and save £5! The ride starts at our very own Centre for Sport and then heads off around the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside.
There are 3 different distances to choose from; 100km, 65km or 40km.
Date: Saturday 5 April 2025
How to enter: Email move@uwe.ac.uk with your student or staff ID number and we will send you the discount code to enter.
Open Water Swim
UWE Bristol Sport are including Open Water Swim sessions as part of their Try series. These sessions are for experienced swimmers as they are lifeguarded but not instructed so some experience of open water swimming is advised. Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance on the UWE Bristol Sport app.
Details: Thursdays and Saturdays during the summer months.
Venue: Cromhall Quarry, South Gloucestershire, GL12 8AA.
Cost: Included in your Active card or MOVE membership, or PAYG £7.
What to bring: You need your own swimwear, wetsuits are optional but if you do not wear a full-length wetsuit you will need a tow float. Tow floats are available to hire from the venue for a minimal charge. The session is 2 hours long but you can swim any time during this time. There is free parking on site.
Try-series: These sessions are the final part of the
UWE Bristol Sport try-series. If you
complete the following you will be in for the chance of winning a prize:
- Bristol 10k/half
- Tour de Bristol
- Record a minimum 500m swim during one of the open water swims
Please email running@uwe.ac.uk for more information or to submit your completed try-series and be in for the chance to win a prize.
Support to help you train
Great Bristol 10K
Run it, jog it, walk it – the Great Bristol 10k is open to everyone. The 10k will help you to get active and be kind to yourself, as well as introducing you to lots of new running buddies.
Join the #TEAMUWEBristol community today, they’ll be cheering you on every step of the way! We've launched a variety of detailed training plans to help you build a running routine.
- Bristol 10K Improver Training Plan - 12 Weeks (PDF)
- Bristol 10K Challenger 10K Training Plan - 10 Weeks (PDF)
- Bristol 10K Run Walk Training Plan - 8 Weeks (PDF)
- Bristol 10K Blitz Training Plan - 6 Weeks (PDF)
Or why not join the Team UWE Bristol Strava group to connect with other runners and track your progress?
"I wanted to give back to the community, which I am by fundraising and raising awareness for the NSPCC.", said Raphaella Silva, student.
Tour de Bristol
The Tour de Bristol will help you to get active and feel good, as well as introducing you to lots of new cycling buddies.
We have a MOVE Teams Group you can join to arrange social rides and stay connected with like minded individuals.
We also have two weekly virtual group cycling classes held at the Centre for Sport, that are free for all MOVE members. Find out how to join MOVE.