Bath Half Marathon
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Event overview
The GetPRO Bath Half is a half marathon held in Bath, the UK’s only World Heritage City. The 2026 edition takes place on Sunday 15 March. The course runs through traffic-free streets in the city centre and covers 13.1 miles. The event was first held in 1982 and each March attracts thousands of participants. Since 2000 the Bath Half has raised more than £30 million for charity and is described as the largest charity fundraising event in south-west England.
Athletes can apply for inclusion in the British Athletics trial elite field if they have recorded times faster than 65 minutes for men and 74 minutes for women since 1 January 2024.
On-course services and access
Toilets, including accessible toilets, are available in the Start Area, Finish Area and at every Drinks Station. Drinks Stations provide Wessex Water and HIGH5 Energy Gel Aqua, are accessible for wheelchair users and can hand drinks to runners. Participants may refill bottle belts or hydration packs at Drinks Stations. Bladder pads are available at the Information Point and Drinks Stations, and tampons and sanitary towels are available at the Information Point and Drinks Stations. The Finish Area includes a Sensory Calm Space, a Parent and Child Space for breastfeeding or pumping and entertaining young children, and a Multi Faith Prayer Space located in gazebos. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.