Bath 50 Ultra Challenge
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Event details
The Bath Ultra Challenge takes place on Saturday 28 March 2026 with Bath Racecourse as basecamp. The event uses looped routes that run around and through the city of Bath, passing the Royal Crescent and along the River Avon, and includes nearby countryside views. Distances on offer include:
- 50 km - 1,000 m elevation
- 29 km - 650 m elevation
- 10 km - ~200 m elevation
Route, support and services
Routes are fully signed and supported. Covered rest stops are provided approximately every 12.5 km, with major stops around 25 km for picnic lunches and additional catering at later stops. The 50 km finish includes a hot meal; the shorter options include picnic-style food. Medical teams, podiatrists and massage support are available at rest stops, and an event app provides GPS route maps and live tracking. Timing scans at rest stops log progress, and finishers receive a medal, a finisher T-shirt and a glass of fizz.
Categories, entry and funding options
The event offers dedicated categories: a Trailblazerz category for faster competitive runners with target times, and an Ultra March category for walkers aiming set time targets. Entry can be self-funded or charity-funded with different registration fees and fundraising targets. Example self-fund fees listed in the event information include 50 km £139, 25/29 km £89, and 10 km £49. Team and corporate entry options, multi-event deals and young person discounts are also described in the event materials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
