Bath & Bristol Railway Races
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Bath & Bristol Railway Races - Autumn 2026
The Bath & Bristol Railway Races take place on Sunday 11 October 2026 and follow the former railway line from Green Park in Bath toward Bristol Temple Meads. The route is entirely tarmac and runs through open countryside before entering the city, offering a road-race style surface throughout.
The railway line operated from 1869 until 1971. Between 1979 and 1986, Sustrans converted the trackbed into the first route on the National Cycle Network, and parts of the course retain visible heritage features from the original line.
Several distances are offered on the same corridor:
- 2 km Fun Run
- 10 km Kelston Park return
- Half Marathon out and back to Bitton Station
- 25 km to Bristol Temple Meads
- Marathon to Eastville
- 50 km to Bristol Temple Meads
The half marathon includes about 2.5 km in each direction running alongside the Avon Valley Railway, an active heritage line. The 25 km, marathon and 50 km courses pass restored signal boxes and stations including Warmley and Mangotsfield.
The event is organised by Relish The Great Outdoors and is based at Green Park, Bath BA1 1HZ. Tickets for this event are currently sold out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
