Bath & Bristol Railway Races
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Event overview
The Bath & Bristol Railway Races take place on Sunday 19 April 2026 in Bath, UK. The start location is given as Green Park, Bath, BA1 1HZ. The route follows the line of the original train between Green Park Station in Bath and Bristol Temple Meads. The former railway was in use from 1869 to 1971. Between 1979 and 1986, Sustrans converted the path into the first route on the National Cycle Network. The course surface is 100% tarmac. The organiser is Relish The Great Outdoors. Ticket sales were listed as closing on 9 April 2026, and tickets for this event are currently sold out.
Distances and course
- 2 km - Fun Run
- 10 km - Kelston Park return ticket
- Half Marathon - out-and-back to Bitton Station, includes 2.5 km each direction alongside the Avon Valley Railway
- 25 km - Bristol Temple Meads single ticket
- Marathon - Eastville return ticket
- 50 km - Bristol Temple Meads return ticket
Several races run alongside or pass features of the Avon Valley Railway, including Bitton station, restored signal boxes, and the stations at Warmley and Mangotsfield. Multiple wave start options were offered for several distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
