Bath & Bristol Railway Races; 50k, Marathon, 25k, Half, 10k & 2k Fun Run

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4.9 · 16 reviews
Sunday 11th April 2027
09:00
Bath
£8.10–£70.20 · 24 races
10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Rated 4.9/5 from 16 reviews

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Bath & Bristol Railway Races, organized by Relish Running Races! On Sunday, April 11, 2027, join us in the stunning location of Bath, Avon, for a memorable race experience along the historic train line. Participants can choose from an array of distances including the challenging 50km, a full Marathon, 25km, Half Marathon, 10km, or a fun 2km run for all ages!

This unique race route, which follows the original train line from Green Park Station in Bath to Bristol Temple Meads, offers an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the beautiful green countryside while enjoying a flat, tarmac surface. The course is rich in history, featuring active heritage sites such as the Avon Valley Railway, picturesque stations, and the remarkable 450m Staple Hill Tunnel. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the Bath & Bristol Railway Races promise an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie, excitement, and a celebration of running!

Races

  • 2k Fun Run

    Provisional Start Time 09:10

    £8.10

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  • 10k - Kelston Park Return Ticket - Wave 1

    Predicted time less than 52mins. Provisional Start Time 09:30 approx

    £34.56

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  • 10k - Kelston Park Return Ticket - Wave 2

    Predicted time less than 60mins. Provisional Start Time 09:30 - 09:50 approx

    £34.56

    0

  • 10k - Kelston Park Return Ticket - Wave 3

    Predicted time between 55-65mins. Provisional Start Time 10:30 - 10:50 approx

    £34.56

    0

  • 10k - Kelston Park Return Ticket - Wave 4

    Predicted time between 55-65mins. Provisional Start Time 11:05 - 11:20 approx

    £34.56

    0

  • 10k - Kelston Park Return Ticket - Wave 5

    Predicted time between 55-70mins. Provisional Start Time 11:20 - 11:50

    £34.56

    0

  • 10k - Kelston Park Return Ticket - Wave 6

    Open to all. Provisional Start Time 11:40 - 12:20

    £34.56

    0

  • Half Marathon - Bitton Station Return Ticket - Wave 1

    Predicted time less than 2hrs. Provisional Start Time 09:40

    £49.68

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  • Half Marathon - Bitton Station Return Ticket - Wave 2

    Predicted time less than 2hrs 10mins. Provisional Start Time 09:40

    £49.68

    0

  • Half Marathon - Bitton Station Return Ticket - Wave 3

    Predicted time less than 2hrs 00mins. Provisional Start Time 10:00

    £49.68

    0

  • Half Marathon - Bitton Station Return Ticket - Wave 4

    Open to all. Provisional Start Time 11:30 - 12:10

    £49.68

    0

  • Half Marathon - Bitton Station Return Ticket - Wave 5

    Open to all. Provisional Start Time 11:30 - 12:30

    £49.68

    0

  • Half Marathon - Bitton Station Return Ticket - Wave 6

    Predicted finish time greater than 2hrs 10mins. Provisional Start Time 11:30 - 12:40

    £49.68

    0

  • 25k - Bristol Temple Meads Single Ticket - Wave 1

    Predicted time less than 2hrs. Provisional Start Time 10:50 - 11:00

    £52.92

    0

  • 25k - Bristol Temple Meads Single Ticket - Wave 2

    Predicted time less than 2hrs 15mins. Provisional Start Time 10:50 - 11:10

    £52.92

    0

  • 25k - Bristol Temple Meads Single Ticket - Wave 3

    Predicted time less than 2hrs 30mins. Provisional Start Time 11:20 - 11:30

    £52.92

    0

  • 25k - Bristol Temple Meads Single Ticket - Wave 4

    Open to all. Provisional Start Time 11:20 - 11:40

    £52.92

    0

  • 25k - Bristol Temple Meads Single Ticket - Wave 5

    Open to all. Provisional Start Time 11:20 -12:00

    £52.92

    0

  • 25k - Bristol Temple Meads Single Ticket - Wave 6

    Predicted time greater than 2hrs 30mins. Provisional Start Time 11:20 - 12:00

    £52.92

    0

  • Marathon - Eastville Return Ticket - Wave 1

    Predicted time less than 4hrs. Provisional Start Time 10:10

    £64.80

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  • Marathon - Eastville Return Ticket - Wave 2

    Predicted time less than 4hrs 15mins. Provisional Start Time 10:20

    £64.80

    0

  • Marathon - Eastville Return Ticket - Wave 3

    Open to all, Provisional Start Time 10:20 - 10:30

    £64.80

    0

  • Marathon - Eastville Return Ticket - Wave 4

    Predicted time great than 4hrs 15mins. Provisional Start Time 10:20 - 10:40

    £64.80

    0

  • 50k - Bristol Temple Meads Return Ticket

    All runners. Provisional Start Time 09:00

    £70.20

    0

A £2.00 service charge is added per booking

Event information

Organiser's description

The Bath & Bristol Railway Races follow the route of the original train line from Green Park Station in Bath to Bristol Temple Meads and this route is the flattest of all the races in our calendar! The route is 100% tarmac, offering a road race like experience through the green countryside and into the heart of Bristol. The trainline was in use from 1869 - 1971 and between 1979 and 1986, Sustrans converted the railway path into whatwould become the first route on the National Cycle Network.

Along the route you will find historic and active nods to the routes heritage. The Half Marathon runs out and back to Bitton Train Station, with 2.5km in each direction running alongside the Avon Valley Railway, an active heritage line that still runs on the original route today.

The 25km, Marathon and 50km run alongside the Avon Valley Railway station at Bitton and onwards to Bristol, passing restored signal boxes, picturesque stations at Warmley and Mangotsfield.

The 450m long Staple Hill Tunnel is on the route of the 25km, Marathon and 50km race. It is significantly larger than the tunnels at the Two Tunnels and Wye Valley Tunnel Run as the route had two railway lines running through the tunnel. The Staple Hill Tunnel is well lit.

Reviews

4.9

16 reviews

RK
Rhiannon King Verified entrant

Took part in the 2026 edition · 1 month ago

Genuinely wonderful race. So well organised and everyone was so friendly and helpful! Perfect route for a PB too!
MB
Mandy Bradley Verified entrant

Took part in the 2026 edition · 1 month ago

Brilliantly organised, helpful marshals, perfect running route. Will do this again next year. Thank you to everyone involves
LE
Leanne Edgar Verified entrant

Took part in the 2026 edition · 1 month ago

Always very well organised.
Great snacks selection on completion.
Good access to public transport.
Lovely flat route on an out and back 10km.
Would do it again.
L
Luke Verified entrant

Took part in the 2026 edition · 6 months ago

Great event, I would recommend it for a first ultra. Everything was on time the staff and aid stations where on point
CB
Craig Bryson Verified entrant

Took part in the 2026 edition · 6 months ago

Well ran event, loved it, will defo book again
JB
Joe Bradley Verified entrant

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

Completed my first 50k Race here and highly recommend for anyone attempting their first ultra race. The course is flat, well signposted, has loads of friendly volunteers at checkpoints with food, drinks and toilets and people supporting all along the route. Also It made such a difference in the ultra that some of the volunteers knew my name from my race number as well kept me pushing forwards!

Great vibe and met some lovely people, definitely will do this race again thanks to everyone who made it happen!
EL
Emma Langley-Davies Verified entrant

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

What a race! We love Relish Running for their impeccable organisation of their running events and their outstanding volunteers! We’ve run the two tunnels twice and yesterday completed the Bath to Bristol marathon. An amazing and scenic race, with plenty of marshals on course to cheer and support along the way. Great feed stations with a mix of drinks and snacks. Awesome, awesome, awesome! Thank you all!
EB
Emma Buckley

Reviewing the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

Can’t fault this race. So well organised, amazing volunteers and marshalls. Well stocked aid stations and plenty of food and drink at the end. Super flat route is great for a PB. Will be back next year 🥰
LV
Lenh Vien Verified entrant

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

A really well organised event, it didn’t seem too busy which was a good thing. The half marathon route was lovely and scenic and was a circular route so you knew when you were on the home straight. Enough water stations with great snacks along the way and really nice medals at the end. I would go as far as to say i’d do this event over the bath half that is usually held in feb/march. Really enjoyed this one and totally reccomend!
KN
Keerti Nair Verified entrant

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

If you this is your first time racing or you are a seasoned runner out to enjoy a scenic but relatively flat route, look no further. The organisers are so warm, friendly and helpful and the entire community around Bath as well as Bristol cheers you on. Most inclusive and cheerful bunch of people you could find. Special thanks to Laura and her husband from Bristol who not helped me finish my first marathon but gave such helpful advice for recovery. Laura is a brilliant runner and volunteer who deserves applause. Definitely getting back to this event soon.
AB
Aimee Burgess Verified entrant

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

Completed the marathon - was easily the best organised, most beautiful and fun and flat race I’ve done. Honestly had the best day could not recommend more
DD
David Didau Verified entrant

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

Superbly well organised, beautiful route. Really pleased to run the half in under 1 hour 50 :)
RB
Ryan Blythe Verified entrant

Took part in the 2024 edition · 1 year ago

Great communication, plenty of helpful people on race day. Awesome race.
IW
Ian Walton Verified entrant

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

Lovely event - hard on the legs with the tarmac, but fast and flat for those that want a good finish time. Enthusiastic volunteers, well-organised race with a nice atmosphere and well-stocked snack stations. Really interesting & unusual race medal too (2025, marathon distance).
GS
Graeme Simpson Verified entrant

Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago

The weather was shocking but you can't really fault the organisers for that. It was otherwise a good race. The facilities were great, an excellent choice of route and I generally felt well supported. I would happily use Relish for other events in the future.
KR
Katie Reeves Verified entrant

Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago

Really well organised, particularly in such challenging weather. The care after the event was great and such a lovely route.

The route wasn't clear on the website.

Location

BA1 1HZ Green Park, Bath, United Kingdom

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