Bath & Bristol Railway Races

Name: Bath & Bristol Railway Races
Start: 2026-10-11
End: 2026-10-11
Location: Bath

OCT

2026

Run the old railway from Green Park, Bath to Bristol Temple Meads through green countryside and past historic Avon Valley Railway stations. Distances suit all from a 2 km fun run to ultramarathon and entries are sold out.

Sun 11 Oct 2026

Bath, South West (England)

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50 kilometers Marathon 25 kilometers Half Marathon 10 kilometers

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Event details

The Bath & Bristol Railway Races take place on Sunday 11 October 2026 in Green Park, Bath (BA1 1HZ). The event is organised by Relish The Great Outdoors. Ticket sales for the event close on 2 October 2026, and tickets are currently listed as sold out. Entries were offered in wave start groups and in multiple distance categories.

Route and distances

The course follows the route of the former railway line from Green Park Station in Bath to Bristol Temple Meads. The route is entirely on tarmac and runs through green countryside into Bristol. Historic and active railway features are visible along the route, including the Avon Valley Railway, restored signal boxes, and stations at Warmley and Mangotsfield. The Half Marathon is an out-and-back to Bitton Train Station with about 2.5 km in each direction running alongside the Avon Valley Railway. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.