Bath Marathon
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Bath Marathon
The Bath Marathon is a running event set in and around the World Heritage City of Bath. The course includes sections that run through the Two Tunnels Greenway and passes local historic sights.
The event is staged at Brickfields Open Space (BA2 1LX). Event information is published four weeks before the race and start lists are published on the Wednesday of race week. Marathon registration fees are listed as £58/£60, with on-the-day entries costing an extra £2. Group discounts apply: register 10 and pay for 8, register 20 and pay for 15, register 50 and pay for 35.
Other event distances:
- Half marathon (fees £46/£44)
- 10 km (fees £32/£30)
- 5 km (fees £26/£24)
- Kids colourburst fun run (fees £10/£12)
Transport notes identify Bath as about 90 minutes by train from London and about 15 miles from Bristol airport. Organisers encourage walking or cycling where possible; bike racking is provided. Drivers are directed to Odd Down Park & Ride (BA2 8PA) with a Two Tunnels bus service to the site costing £4.50 return; the site is about 50 metres from the bus stop. Oldfield Park train station is approximately 800 metres from Brickfields Park.
There are nine feed stations offering items such as fresh fruit, jaffa cakes, jelly bans, flap jacks, crisps, water and electrolyte drinks. Finishers receive a unique event medal. Professional race photos are available from Image Works Photography and typically go live the evening of the race. The event’s charity partner is Sustrans; £1 from every runner is donated and total contributions now exceed £30,000. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
