Bath Half Marathon
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GetPRO Bath Half course and event overview
The Bath Half is a mass participation half marathon held each March in the centre of Bath. The race covers 13.1 miles on traffic free streets through the city and attracts thousands of participants. The event was first held in 1982. Since 2000, more than £30 million has been raised for charity at the Bath Half, and it is described as the largest charity fundraising event in south west England.
The event programme includes the GetPRO Bath Miles, which is free to enter and whose participants receive a souvenir medal. The course is supported by four cheer buses and by live bands positioned along the route. Musical acts listed for the course include orchestral, jazz, rock and samba groups.
On course provision includes toilets and accessible toilets in the Start Area, Finish Area and at every Drinks Station. Bladder pads are available at the Information Point and Drinks Stations and tampons and sanitary towels are provided at the Information Point and Drinks Stations. Drinks Stations offer Wessex Water and HIGH5 Energy Gel Aqua, are accessible for wheelchair users, and volunteers will hand cups of drink to runners. Bottle belts and hydration packs can be refilled at Drinks Stations.
Additional facilities in the Finish Area include a Sensory Calm Space, a Parent and Child Space for breastfeeding and childcare, and a Multi Faith Prayer Space. The official training app Coopah is listed as the event training partner offering personalised coaching. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
