Bath Hilly Half & Ultra 10k

The races start together at 10:30 at the winning post of Bath Racecourse. We head off for a loop of part of the race track, looping back through the start, before heading over to Prospect Stile which gives runners a chance to spread out before the descent along the Cotswold Way down to the water/aid station at the edge of Weston. Then you turn and run back up the hill along the Cotswold Way to a kissing gate, and from there up Kelston Roundhill. Taking in glorious views, you descend to a rustic track and make your way along Little Down to the charming village of North Stoke. Turning right, pass through the village, past the church, and stagger upwards along a rough track before turning sharp right just before the skyline. Run along a flat section among the sheep and turn left up to the old hill fort, before proceeding to Prospect Stile.

At Prospect Stile the Ultra 10k runners turn back towards the Racecourse and repeat two thirds of the circuit of the western lobe of the Racecourse, finishing around 100m beyond the finishing post.

At Prospect Stile the Hilly Half runners repeat the descent and run the loop again. Once back at Prospect Stile for the second time you turn for the finish line.

The course has steep hills and rough tracks, and a number of stiles and kissing gates. 85% is on rough tracks, 10% on grass and less than 5% on tarmac.

The Hilly Half double loop route involves a total ascent of almost 600m (the ascent on the Ultra 10k is almost 300m). That’s tough.

This year to ensure the safety of all, we have a mid-BHH cut-off of 01:25 at Prospect Style (before you do the second loop), if you don’t manage to make the cut-off, we will direct you towards the finish and award you a U10K time.

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To maximise affordability for all and reduce our environmental impact, we will not be providing race t-shirts and the medals are wooden!

A full range of finish-line goodies (including food and drink) will be provided.

Aid/refreshment/encouragement stations (with water, sweets and good wishes) will be available at Weston, North Stoke, and Prospect Stile; and the Fool-on-the-Hill will command Kelston Roundhill as before!

Prizes (tbc) will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in both races.

Additional prizes for course records will also be awarded.

• Delicious coffee and other hot drinks
• Fantastic views of Bath and Avon Valley

Registration and number collection on the day will be at the Race HQ on the ground floor of the main stand at the Racecourse. Follow signs and directions from marshals.

The races start together at 10:30 at the winning post of Bath Racecourse

Although marshals will be on the course, runners are responsible for completing the course correctly.

Once you reach the finish, we’ll record your number and time which will be posted to the website after the race. At the finish the traditional carrots, beer and water will be waiting for you. Hot drinks and cakes will be available for a donation in the Race HQ.

The prize giving ceremony will take place at 12:30 in the Race HQ.

There are no kit requirements. However, at this time of year it could be cold and the conditions wet and slippery underfoot, so please consider what kit is appropriate. Spikes are not recommended as there are tarmac and rocky sections.