Race for Life Bath 5k

By car:

General Event Parking: There is no designated car park for this event. We advise using local city centre parks or Bath Park & Ride services for the event, the closest public pay and display car park is Charlotte Street Car Park, BA1 2NE a 6min walk to the event site. Find out more details on all the Bath Park & Ride services at http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/services/parking-and-travel/park-and-ride.



Road closures and car parking suspension will be in place for the event. Car parking will be suspended on Royal Avenue from 7pm on Saturday and all-day Sunday so it will be clear and safe for the event route.



The Following road closures will be in place on the event day: Royal Avenue - From its junction with Queens Parade Place to its junction with Marlborough Buildings/Marlborough Lane. Between 19:30 hours on Saturday and 14:00 hours on Sunday.

Marlborough Lane - From its junction with Upper Bristol Road to its junction with Royal Avenue/Marlborough Buildings.

Marlborough Buildings - From its junction with Weston Road to its junction with Royal Avenue/Marlborough Lane - access to residents and businesses only.

Cow Lane – From its junction with Marlborough Buildings to its junction Royal Victoria Park. Please see advance warning signs around the park and diversions on the day.



Please check whether your vehicle will be charged in Bath's Clean Air Zone and pay the charge at www.gov.uk/check-clean-air-zone-charge. All you need is your vehicle registration number.



Blue Badge Parking: Royal Victoria Park and Royal Avenue will be closed for parking/access during the event, the closest parking available for Blue Badge Holders would be the closest public pay and display car park is Charlotte Street Car Park, BA1 2NE a 6min walk to the event site or using parking on yellow lines on Upper Bristol Road, Park Lane or Weston Road displaying a Blue Badge and clock would be necessary.



Volunteer Parking: There is No designated car park for this event. We advise using local city centre parks or Bath Park & Ride services for the event, the closest public pay and display car park is Charlotte Street Car Park, BA1 2NE a 6min walk to the event site. Find out more details on all the Bath Park & Ride services at http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/services/parking-and-travel/park-and-ride



Drop Offs: Participants could be dropped off safely on Park Lane or Weston Road to then use one of the many park entrances available.



Electric Charging points: The nearest public electric car charging points to the event site are via Mi Permit at Charlotte Street car park, Bath. Electric vehicle chargers are available in two areas of this car park. Vehicles must be plugged in, charging and have an active parking stay when using these bays.



Public transport and pedestrians:

Pedestrians: Royal Victoria Park can be found adjacent to Upper Bristol Road and is a large green open space, with plenty of access points.



Bus: These Bus lines stop near Royal Victoria Park, Bath:19, A4, X39; The nearest stations to Royal Victoria Park, Bath are:

Comfortable Place, Kingsmead is 34 meters away, 1 min walk.

Northampton Street, Lansdown is 338 meters away, 5 min walk.

Oldfield Park is 429 meters away, 6 min walk.

Park Lane, Lower Weston is 459 meters away, 6 min walk.



Train: These Train lines stop near Royal Victoria Park, Bath: Great Western Railway. The nearest train station to Royal Victoria Park, Bath in Bath And North East Somerset is Oldfield Park. It’s a 6 min walk away.



Cycling & Bike Racks: Bath & North East Somerset Council have installed more cycle parking across the city, You can find cycle parking available within Royal Victoria Park by using what three words ///cycles.hush.grass

The start line is on the gravel path, in central Royal Victoria Park in close proximity to the Botanical Gardens.



The finish line is the grass, in lower central Royal Victoria Park in close proximity to the Botanical Gardens & Fish Pond.



If using what3words, enter ///jump.admiral.circle in the free app, to find the exact starting point.

Bring along as many supporters as you like to cheer you on! We’ve got things for everyone to do. After you've completed the course, stay on and celebrate with other participants, friends and family with a picnic in the park.

Are dogs' allowed at the event?: Yes