Bath & Bristol Railway Races
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Event overview
The Bath & Bristol Railway Races take place on Sunday 11 October 2026 in Bath, UK. The route follows the original train line from Green Park Station in Bath to Bristol Temple Meads. The course is 100% tarmac and passes through countryside before entering Bristol. Tickets for the event are currently sold out. Ticket sales close on 2 October 2026. The event is organised by Relish The Great Outdoors.
Route details
Parts of the route run alongside the Avon Valley Railway, an active heritage line that still operates on the original trackbed. The half marathon is an out-and-back to Bitton Train Station, with about 2.5 km each way alongside the heritage railway. The 25 km, marathon and 50 km routes run past Bitton and continue towards Bristol, passing restored signal boxes and stations at Warmley and Mangotsfield. The historic line was in use from 1869 to 1971 and was converted for cycle and walking use between 1979 and 1986. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Distances and tickets
- 2 km Fun Run - Wave 1, £7.50
- 10 km - Kelston Park return ticket, multiple waves, £32.00
- Half marathon - Bitton Station return ticket, multiple waves, £46.00
- 25 km - Bristol Temple Meads single ticket, multiple waves, £49.00
- Marathon - Eastville return ticket, multiple waves, £60.00
- 50 km - Bristol Temple Meads return ticket, solo, £65.00
