Bath 50 Ultra Challenge
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About the race
The Bath 50 Ultra Challenge is a looped trail event based at Bath Racecourse that runs routes around and through the city and surrounding countryside. Routes pass city landmarks such as the Royal Crescent and run along the River Avon. The event offers supported trail routes from the Bath Racecourse basecamp with route signing and GPS tracking.
The event distances:
- 50 km loop with ~1,000 m elevation
- 29 km loop with ~650 m elevation
- 10 km loop with ~200 m elevation
Rest stops are provided roughly every 12.5 km with larger facilities around 25 km. Catering and drinks are included at rest stops, with a picnic at 25 km for 50 km participants and hot food at the 50 km finish. Medical teams, podiatry and massage support are present at major rest stops, and a timing system records progress at checkpoints.
Event services and options include shuttle transfers, parking, camping, a Solo Challenger start option, an Ultra March category for walkers aiming at time targets, and an Ultra Trailblazerz category for ambitious runners. Finishers receive a medal, a finisher T shirt, and a glass of fizz. Entry can be self funded or via charity fundraising options, and the organiser offers an event app with maps, training guides and real time tracking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
